Ignoring the sweat and blood
On my face,
Numb to the tears
Caressing my stinging wounds
With touches of lace,
My legs buckling
At each contact
With the ground--

I keep going.

My head’s telling me desperately
To stop,
Raging a battle with my sentimental heart.
A heart that can't handle
Even one more measly pump--

I keep going.

THIS is how I can
Change the world.
This is how I can
Succeed.
To give my all
No matter what.
Fall down 2 times,
Stand up 3.

So, I drag my feet,
Whatever it takes.
I focus on the goal
Not a toe touches the brakes.

While others skip
And traipse through
The race,
I keep my eye on the prize,
And quicken my pace.

And if I keep going,
Keep pushing,
Against all common sense,
I know I'll hit
The finish line.

And that will have made
All the difference.