The Warrior

It's not about how many of this or that you can do.
It's not even about your accomplishments this past year, or even earlier.
It's never about how much better or worse you are than your so-called opponents.
It's not about how much change in your pocket.
It's not about the car in your driveway.
It's not about the world.

It's about the animal you are, and forever will be.
It's about the things you haven't done.
It's about the things you couldn't get off your chest in time.
It's about a passion left behind, not forgotten.
It's about the hunger in your stomach when you know your full.

You are the opponent of a lifetime that you have yet to face.
Every year you change, so the challenger in you does too.
Mistakes have been made, more are to come.
Last year's present could become this year's gift to someone without.
The eyes on your back, from any rise you've accomplished have set you back. Why?

The goal for today is to finish what you started.
Start what you have been thoughtful of.
Call a family member, relative or friend.
Change will come, if you ask for it.
Be careful what you wish for.

Never accept defeat.
Never settle for less.
Pave the road to greatness.
Pave the stones to your legacy.

You are the Warrior.
You are the reason why you woke up today.
Give the world back what it's given you.
Dust off any negative vibes.
Be the bigger person.
You are the hunter, not the hunted.

Someone is thinking of you, you are thinking of someone.
Send them a letter in the mail, or a call on the phone.
Today you forget texting or e-mails exists.
A voice makes the heart warm.

Appreciate your existence.
The Warrior never stops moving.
The Warrior never stops eating.
The Warrior never stops existing.
The Warrior never stops plotting.
The Warrior never stops.

Tomorrow you will face a new challenge. Lucky you.
Seriously.

And that's Real Talk.