Failure! Can It Be?

Failure, Can It Be?
 
Oh pitiful me, what the heck this time?
My journey’s an endless mountain to climb.
 
Being pushed back down so many times,
When shall I reach the summit that chimes?
 
Just when I think I’ve reached the crest,
I stumble and fall, failing the test.
 
It's hard to keep the hope alive,
When every step is hard, I strive.
 
I wonder if I’ll ever thrive,
Or if success is just beyond my drive.
 
What strength do I have if all I gain is nought,
Each time I raise up, I am bound to be caught.
 
I’ve endured so much pain, the strain is tiresome,
The struggle brings me down, making me lonesome.
 
Should I retreat and just give up,
And accept failure as my final cup?
 
Some say failure is a stepping stone,
On a way to success, that's not alone.
 
At this moment, I don’t know, I just want to cry,
I can’t see the heights of tomorrow, making me shy.
 
For I’ve been cast back down again,
Once more, am I starting in vain?
 
They say I’ve got God’s power to see it through,
And with each fall, I still believe it's true.
 
The climb is so darn steep and long,
And the journey is tough, but I'll stay strong.
 
I hope I’ll find the courage to be bold,
And conquer every obstacle that's cold.