And it begins

A new year

The black top bakes beneath my feet
As the rookies complain about the heat
If only they knew

The true meaning of work

The true meaning of uncomfortable

Lucky me
That’s become my job
They’ll learn

What dedication means
They’ll learn
What it means to be tortured

Or
They’ll learn something else
They might learn

How to give up
They might learn

What it means to be a quitter

If only I could show them
That they’ll thank me in the end
Before they give up and give in
If only I could show them

My love

My dedication

My determination

Maybe then
They’ll learn