A Winner's Motto

The thought of success becomes my natural high,
When I feel down I turn my world upside down so I can walk on the sky.
Sometimes I swear people don’t understand,
But at the same time, I inhale the wind of change to become a better man.
Mistakes become achievements,
While love and sacrifice turn into grievances.
Realizing that the pain comes before success,
I take most of it in, and save the rest.
I look failure in its eyes,
As we stare each other down, I contemplate its demise.
Although the dark sometimes overcomes the light,
Always remember stars shine better at night.
This road is going to a bitter yet tasteful encore,
Yet I wonder if the bitter part will be my encore?
So I prepare with my armor of faith, my sword of determination,
My shoes of achievement and my cup of glory for the celebration,.
Although during the journey my feet may get weary, I may even slip and almost fall,
However no matter what, I will move forward even if I have to crawl.
Bank on me to stumble,
But bet on me to never crumble.
Winners may not always win the game,
But after a loss a winner will never be the same.