Wall Clock Poem by Ivan Brooks Sr

Knowing this life is all about do or die
At all costs I'm going to make it no lie
My only purpose is just to stand very tall
I know for sure so many times I'll fall
And indeed so many times I have to rise
To make smart moves and think very wise
All just to beat that clock on the wall.

Right now my eyes are on the wall clock
Struggling from one street block to block
As I journey through this very hard life
See I'm bruised and sored from my strife
And yet many many times I have to struggle
Just to overcome some little bit of hurdle
All just to beat that clock on the wall.