Wherever we go

We are constantly followed by our shadow

In all ways and directions

Difficult to find a way to separate

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Its hint of gray

Reminds us every day

How things are not

Always black and white

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Not everyone who embarked on this journey

Will remain with us till the end

However, they will always remain with us

In the forms of memories, smiles, laughter, anger, pain or tears

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As we come to realize

The most important relationship to nurture

Is the one you have with yourself

Hold on to your key of happiness

Don’t let it go easily…

Expectations, disappointments and regrets

Are often part of the cocktail

Which knocks us over

Into great darkness and despair

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As we tirelessly put great efforts and try

Yet, things still go awry

Reminding us at every step

To stay determined  and persevere

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It’s not always easy to tackle adversity

Still, surmounting the challenges and obstacles

Bring great satisfaction

And a sense of self-realization

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Just keep going!

Have trust in your abilities

As we feel humbled and grateful

For the opportunity to just keep on trying