Today was the hardest day I’ve had
And don’t try to convince me that
There is strength in every struggle
Because, when you look a little closer,
This world can be a ruthless place.
Even if
A spark of light breaks through sometimes
Relief and happiness never last.
And it’s not true that
It all starts in the mind and heart
Because
Real peace can be found
Only when a person’s surroundings are secure
It’s not true that hope survives
I’m certain you can see that
The reality
Builds
My response
It’s all outside of my control
And you will never hear me say that
Today was a good day
Now read from bottom to top.
Feb 16
Feb 16, 2026 at 7:49 AM UTC
Today was the hardest day I’ve had
And don’t try to convince me that
There is strength in every struggle
Because, when you look a little closer,
This world can be a ruthless place.
Even if
A spark of light breaks through sometimes
Relief and happiness never last.
And it’s not true that
It all starts in the mind and heart
Because
Real peace can be found
Only when a person’s surroundings are secure
It’s not true that hope survives
I’m certain you can see that
The reality
Builds
My response
It’s all outside of my control
And you will never hear me say that
Today was a good day
Now read from bottom to top.
I wrote this in a moment where everything felt heavy. Sometimes we read life one way when were hurting, and a completely different way when we choose to rise. Thats why this poem is meant to be read twice. Perspective changes power.
