Press On Toward the Goal

Surpassed by many in beauty, intelligence, and ability
Even in my greatest strength, far outdone
Some may argue, why even continue?
Isn’t there some other route where I can reach those heights?
This path seems too daunting
Ahead of me, an intimidating man scales a towering wall with little effort
Over his shoulder he yells out mockingly, “You'll never make it. Give up and turn back. There's a trampled road on lower ground.”
My heart wrenched in my chest. My head fallen, I collapsed to the ground.
I’ll just wait here until…
Maybe someone will come to my aid
Time passed quickly and I considered my options…
Does it really even matter if I persist?
Who will notice if I don’t?
Even if I do make it a bit further, there are those I’ll never overtake
Besides, I’m so far behind now…

The Potter finished His work. “It is lovely. I will love and cherish this piece I've created. I've made it useful for many things and will use it often. Sure, I have fashioned many others, but this one is unique.”