Choices

I can’t sit here and ask myself,
Why is this happening to me?
I am a product of my own choices
I am in charge of my own destiny.

I am the engineer and the architect,
Of my faith and fate as much as it can be,
Even when there are things I can’t control,
My reaction depends on my personality.

I will never look at someone else’s success,
And ask myself, why not me?
For I know they’ve put in the hard work,
For now they enjoy the fruits of their labor...
…and productivity.

I am the creator, whether it’s now or later,
Of the path I plan to take and tread,
Even if there are obstacles I have to face,
I have to keep a cool and clear head.

I am an outcome of those old decisions,
And the consequences that came to be
So I refuse to question or ask myself why,
When the responsibility always fell on me.
I’ve rejoiced in other people’s achievements,
So I’ll let them inspire me.