Reach up high,

Make this world your canvas.

Try to let go of your weaknesses,

To make your dreams last.

By and by time will go

I hope you strengthen, flourish and grow.

There will be ups and downs in your path.

You will have to face life’s wrath.

But have the courage to reach for the peak

And you will achieve the goals that you seek.

By: Vaishnavi A. Bendre

(AN: I dedicate this poem to Alfian as I wrote for him on his birthday. Wish you all the best!)