#015 Dear Hardwork (Transcrio)

Dear hardwork, I used to hate you. When you called my name, I heard it but
ran away from you. When I knew you were coming, I used to hide from you.
When you influenced others to talk to me, I quickly made excuses to get away
from you. Afraid of the pain because I didnt want to get hurt. Afraid to fail so I
didnt even try. And afraid of your name because of what you have done to
others. Who do you think you are making me so afraid of who you are?
Reflection in the mirror, shadow behind me, I take one step and youre still
ahead of me. Sweat in my face, tears in my eyes, I keep on going, I heard you
tell no lies. You turned the poor to rich, F to As. Is there anything that you
cant do?
Now look at me. You made me who I am today. And because of you, I have this
never losing, never giving up attitude. Quitting? Thats not in my vocabulary.
When they quit, I keep going. When they sleep, I work harder. When they say
that I cant and count me out, I show them that I can. When I tell them about
my dreams and they laugh, I make sure I laugh last. Im a dream chaser. That
means I chase my dream and no one elses. Only I can defeat me. Its me
against this work you put on me. Theres no losing. I will not lose. I came this
far and Im not stopping now. Oh hardwork, my Dad was right about you. You
do payoff. And because of that, I love you. How can I not? Im no longer hiding
from you. Im waiting for you. Matter of fact, where are you? I need you.
Because in hardwork, I trust.