Some days the mountain feels too high,
The clock ticks fast, the hours fly.
You stumble, fall, or lose your way,
But even then, you try, you stay.
Your notebook’s messy, your plans unclear,
Mistakes may whisper doubt in your ear.
But every step, no matter how small,
Is proof you rise, you give your all.
It’s not about being first or best,
Or beating everyone in every test.
It’s showing up, it’s facing the fight,
It’s holding on when nothing feels right.
So breathe, keep going, one task, one day,
Your effort matters more than words can say.
Life’s not perfect, it’s messy and wide,
But trying your best is how you survive.
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