Never the same for everyone
Better for some, worse for others
Race or gender, same result
They always let you know who dominates the field
Have to prove yourself
Have to fight to prove them wrong
Reach for the moon no matter the distance
Failing still lands you among the stars
Be an oak tree
Steady, rooted, solid, and enduring
Climb the mountain overlooking the ocean
The valley is green and lush below
Watch as the sun rises and sets
What we want is not always what we are meant to have
But when given the chance we should to take it
Black, brown, red, yellow, peach or somewhere between
To make your mark you must try
Obstacles will come and go
There is no end in sight
Just make your mark here
Later, if you try, you may make your mark there
Where the others already have
Where you have wanted to be
Where you are determined to be
Where you will be so long as you try
Impossible to ignore them sometimes
You don’t have to ignore them
Just don’t let them stop you
Don’t let them make the decision for you
Make your mark
Keep making your mark
You may reach the moon
Or you may simply touch the stars