All For Nothing

All for nothing, I gave my all
But in the end, it was my downfall
A journey filled with hope and pain
But now it all seems to be in vain
I started with a dream in my heart
A fire ignited, a spark to start
I chased it with all my might
Believing it would lead me to the light
I worked hard, day and night
Striving for success, with all my might
I pushed my limits, broke every barrier
For my dream, nothing was scarier
I climbed the mountains, swam the seas
Fought through storms, and braved disease
My passion burned, a raging fire
My determination, never to tire
But as I reached for the stars up high
I saw the truth, it made me cry
All the struggles, all the pain
All the sacrifices, all in vain
For what I thought was my dream
Was nothing but a shallow stream
An illusion, a mirage, a false hope
It left me hanging on a slippery slope
All the blood, sweat, and tears
All for nothing, after all these years
The taste of defeat, bitter and cold
My spirit crushed, my heart in a fold
I look back at the path I took
Every step, every turn, every nook
A journey filled with ups and downs
But now it all seems like a clown
The road ahead seems dark and endless
My dreams shattered, my heart defenseless
What was it all for, I ask in despair
All the hard work, did it even care?
But then I realize, it was not for nothing
For in the journey, I found my wings
I spread them wide, and took a flight
Leaving behind the darkness and strife
I may have lost, but I also gained
Wisdom, strength, and resilience remained
I learned to never give up on my dreams
For they may not be what they seem
All for nothing, but not really
For in the end, I found my destiny
A path that may be different, but mine
A journey that will forever shine
I may have failed, but I also succeeded
For in my heart, a dream still seeded
One that will never be taken away
For it's a part of me, in every way
So I hold my head up high
And spread my wings, ready to fly
For all for nothing, but not really
For in the end, it was all for me.


Authorship by Mr. Dashaun Rashod Snipes
© Mr. Dashaun Rashod Snipes
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