When life is difficult, I do not, will not give up.

All the inner turmoil and difficulty can be overwhelming, can rudely hit hard and low and sneaky,

and hopes I will give in, walk away, lapse into blame, anger and unhappiness.

A desire to hold me back and have me rot in the garbage of defeat.

And I can, it’s my responsibility and it’s my choice.

Instead, in spite of, I evaluate, I contemplate and I declare, “No, I will not give up!”