No Matter What

Throughout the many long years,

I've experienced blissful times of prosperity

Tough, harrowing times that tested my mettle

Through it all,

I've survived and lived to tell the tale

I've faced failures and disappointments aplenty

And built myself back up,

Stronger than before

I've plummeted into the pit of despair

That is a loved one's addiction

Step by step, I crawled back up

I've lost dear ones,

Felt soul-crushing sorrow along with their departure

Even so, I'm still here,

Living all I can for them

I've burned into nothing

And risen from the smoking ashes

Like a phoenix,

Time and time again

No matter the adversity,

There is always a way

To survive the ordeal called life

And brighter days are patiently waiting on the horizon,

Waiting to raise your spirits high,

When all you want to do is cry

No matter the universe's cruel tests,

There are always people who adore you,

Ready to carry you through the days of gray

Even when you believe you're alone,

That no other could possibly understand,

There are those going through the same

Who are ready to lend a helping hand

There will always be hardship

It's just the way of the world

But

No matter what,

There are people who care,

Family and friends who will help you through it

And in the end, you'll survive,

As you do

Over and over again