Life's a race full of obstacles.
Some effortless,
Some strenuous.

During the race all we seem to focus on
Is reaching the finish line
No matter what lies before us.
But once we reach that line,
Then what?

It's not about finishing the race
That determines who we are.
It's how we get through it all.

We have to able to look back some day
And not be ashamed of the things
We had to do in order to accomplish our obstacles.

We have to be able to see the strength we had
And still do have,
The willpower,
The self-respect,
The dignity,
And the humanity.