Sometimes in your life 
your plans are derailed.
If they don’t work out 
you have not failed.

People judge you 
by what you can and can’t do, 
so that leaves you feeling 
happy or blue.

You’re not a failure;
just try your best.
If you still have a lot to do,
it’s fine if you rest.

Stand up to them; 
you have that right.
Don’t let them call you a failure;
keep your goals in sight.

So the next time 
you feel you have lost, 
just take a look 
at what it has cost.

Live your life 
the best you know how.
You have long-term goals
but live for now.