Beautiful Struggle

by AL, Santa Clara 

Life is not always easy, there’s a constant struggle occurring every single day. But it’s a beautiful struggle, and I refuse to succumb to my adversities. Instead, I learn and I grow from my mistakes ‘cause life’s a test. 

Being in here showed me it’s lonely at the top when you focused on doing better and bigger things. People envy you, they rather see me dead or in prison ‘til you rot before they ever give you props. I’ve been going through a lot but I ain’t got nothin’ to prove. I learned tryin’ to please ungrateful people how you lose.