when times are like these
it's hard for us to remember why
we punish ourselves through
an everyday struggle

when one step forward
leads to two steps back
it'll be hard, to find a reason
to keep fighting, keep worrying

to never be good enough
to understand why we keep choosing
the hard way
when we would rather give up

it is important, though,
that we remember
if not Why, then That
kites rise in adverse winds

you grow through every experience
one way
or another