I realize if I give up, I won’t win. 

If I sulk into my feelings and allow the pain of my body to take over the core of my mind 

Then me and work won’t align 

No, I have to push through 

Take 5-minute breaks 

But keep my eyes on the prize 

Ooh just wait 

I’ll be standing on the mountain with tears rolling down my face, looking at the creation: remembering my empty plates

The sacrifices I made 

The hours I spent 

The nights of no sleep, no rest 

It was worth after all

To stand here with my head held high 

To stand here, hands to the sky 

To smile at heaven 

Thanking Him for all he’s done

No, I can’t quit

I won’t stop until all the work is done — and then some.