To My Mate

Why look so forlorn and morose, mate?

Why let the sad past decide your fate?

Why wear these rags of sorrow and pain?

And let a precious life go in vain?

Melancholy's merciless blows and bout

Will strike time and again

But wear the happiness comfort cloak and shout

"I will never succumb, surrender nor settle for a bargain"!

Conquer those fears that hold you back

Build up the confidence you needn't lack

Never say or in mind conclude 'you are nothing'

In you lies that unique sparkling something.

The ingredients for success

The intelligence to access

With empathy enamored

With synergy garnered

Pursue your dream

Swim against the stream

Not everyone might appreciate

May brand you crudely sophisticate

But don't you worry or forget mate

You have the power to influence your fate