Why try?

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You ask me,
"Why do you try?
Why do you try so hard?"

Why Do I try?
I try because there's someone looking up to me,
Me, no matter how insignificant I feel,
To someone, I still am something to look up to,
So, I try.

I try because I have seen my closed ones struggle,
I have seen the pressure they took on for me,
And now, it's time for me,
I want to contribute to lessen their suffering,
I want to no longer be a burden,
So, I try.

I try because I have seen what happened to those who didn't,
I try because I have seen what happened to those who were dependent,
I try because I have seen what happened to those who couldn't,
I try because I have the luxury of having a chance.

I try
Because I want a better future,
I try
Because I believe that efforts don't go to waste,
I try
Because no one else would try for me,
I try
Because that's all I can.

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