I will go through this present life only once,
And I shall have but one chance to live at present;

Not all people will like me; others may even despise me,
As I may not be easily understood;
Yet I will take this chance to live,
And I will reach out in ways I know;

Not all human companions deserve my trust,
Making me guard what i say to the one who lies in my embrace,
Because a man’s enemies are the men of his household,

But i will strive to understand them more;
Not all days will bring me sunshine,
So I will rejoice also for the rain;
Not every endeavor will be a success,
But I will savor the victories I achieve;

Not all dreams I dream will be mine,
But in time new dreams will fill my heart,
And as from a star those hopes will propel me forward doing everything the best way I know I can;

No fear shall trample me whatsoever,
Though some tasks seem to outweigh my strength;

I have come a long way,
But I also have a long way to go.
I will only do what I have to do,
And God will take care of the rest.