On my knees, tears staining my fiery cheeks

Breath caught in my throat, my chest held tight

I embrace the darkness before me, it does not frighten me

For within all darkness there is a light

And within all light there is darkness

One must have the other to obtain balance

For this I accept my demons, as fierce as they may be 

and even draw strength from them

Always within my weakest moment I remember that this too shall pass

For every breath I take, each mistake I make

I am humble, I accept my imperfection

It is as much a part of me as I am of it

I can never give up, no matter how impossible it seems

I don't bother to wipe away the tears, they are my strength

I am slow as I push myself up from the ground once more

My body trembles and I do not stand near as tall

Yet here I am, slightly bruised and weary

Ready to continue, unwilling to quit