Test

I let a demon get inside me
Tried to do too much, be too much
And let my guard down
God is testing me relentlessly now
To see if I want to become a man
I'll push through and make it out
Try a little harder, clear my mind of doubt
I put my goals to the universe, saying
I'll go through whatever it takes to get me there
Every depression is a lesson
Each injury a new upgrade
The more you fall the faster you learn
To keep your inner core strong
Build your house on firm foundations
The universe is your mind
Your mind is the universe
All different fragments of the same thing
Sometimes I wonder
Why do I put myself through so much pain?
Is it optional or compulsary?
Is it necessary for my growth?
Do all men go through similar trials
Or does it vary in intensity?
This is my journey, my struggle
It is unique, as is yours
It makes me what I am
It drives me onward.