A fire within...

With all the problems I've faced,
All the struggles along the way.
Without all the hardship,
I wouldn't be who I am today.

With all the sacrifices made,
All the agonizing pain.
All that has made me stronger,
to take away my shame.

Knowing I deserve to be where I am,
Never making any regrets.
Many mistakes along the way,
But the lessons within them, I never forget.

This thing that drives me,
My fire within.
All my hopes and dreams...
My life, I now begin.