Blood, Sweat, and Tears

I worked for 12 years, and all I had to show was...

Narrative Free Verse by Brogan Archer

From late night reading to my stress exceeding,

I gave my blood, sweat, and tears for this.

I stayed sacrificing and self-agonizing,

Like I’d be able to sigh of bliss.

The exams weren’t easy, I lingered queasy,

My advisors don’t know how to aid.

I looked around in a graduation gown,

Knowing everything I ever did was weighed.

Cause there were certificates held with ambition unparalleled,

Everything you lose is a step you take.

So make the effort you need to,

Run until you break through.

You’ve got no reason to be afraid.