No Pain, No Gain

No Pain, No Gain


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Agbinya Mario Gabriel

Aug 4, 2024

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In the quiet hush of morning's first embrace,
When the stars retreat and the sun shows its face,
A new day's promise, bright yet unclear,
Awakens the brave, dispelling all fear.

In this world, where dreams are often sown,
In the soil of effort, the seeds are thrown.
Each furrow plowed with sweat and strain,
Whispers the timeless truth: no pain, no gain.

The path to greatness, narrow and steep,
Demands from the soul a courage so deep.
It's in the moments of doubt, of dark despair,
That the heart finds strength, a will to repair.

For every mountain climbed, a valley lies below,
A testament to the highs, the ebb, and flow.
In each descent, a chance to learn,
To gather the wisdom, for which we yearn.

The journey begins with a single step, they say,
Yet each one thereafter, molds the clay.
The sculptor's hands, though calloused and worn,
Shape the marble of life, where purpose is born.

The athlete rises before the break of day,
To train and toil, in fields of clay.
Each muscle, each fiber, tested and torn,
In the crucible of sweat, new strength is born.

The scholar buries themselves in tomes of lore,
Seeking the knowledge, the wisdom of yore.
Each page turned, each sleepless night,
Brings them closer to the beacon of light.

The artist, in a studio dim and cold,
Paints with passion, stories untold.
Each stroke a whisper, a sigh of the soul,
Finding beauty in the struggle, making it whole.

The soldier, in the fields of battle grim,
Faces the fears that others keep within.
Each step forward, a testament to grace,
For freedom's cause, they boldly embrace.

In the forge of adversity, we find our mettle,
In trials faced, we never settle.
For it's in the struggle, the uphill climb,
That we find our rhythm, our own sweet rhyme.

The road is long, with twists and turns,
Each scar a lesson, each wound that burns.
But with each challenge, each pain endured,
The spirit is strengthened, the soul assured.

The farmer, in the fields of endless toil,
Turns the earth, nurturing the soil.
Each seed planted, a hope, a prayer,
That the harvest will yield, beyond compare.

The entrepreneur, with dreams in their eyes,
Sees beyond the horizon, the limitless skies.
Each failure, a step closer to the goal,
Each setback, a sharpening of the soul.

The healer, with hands gentle and wise,
Cares for the broken, the wounded, the sighs.
Each patient, a story, a life in their care,
A reminder that healing is found in the share.

The poet, with words as their only sword,
Fights the battles within, their emotions poured.
Each verse a catharsis, a path to peace,
Finding solace in the pen's sweet release.

Through every trial, each storm we face,
We find in ourselves, an enduring grace.
The mantra holds, through joy and pain,
In every effort, no pain, no gain.

The stars above, in their silent gaze,
Reflect the journey, the endless maze.
For in their light, we find a mirror,
Of our struggles, our hopes, our fears clearer.

The ocean waves, relentless and strong,
Sing the song of life's enduring throng.
Each crest and trough, a lesson to learn,
In the ebb and flow, we find the turn.

The trees, standing tall through the seasons' change,
Teach us patience, in a world so strange.
Each ring a testament, a story untold,
Of enduring the winds, the rain, the cold.

The mountains, ancient and wise, stand tall,
Reminding us that even the mighty can fall.
Each peak, a challenge, a call to ascend,
In the climb, we find the journey's end.

The rivers, flowing with grace and might,
Carve their path, through day and night.
Each bend a testament to nature's will,
In their flow, we find our still.

The fire within, burns bright and true,
A beacon of hope, a guiding hue.
In its warmth, we find the drive,
To keep pushing forward, to strive, to thrive.

The winds of change, ever unpredictable,
Carry whispers of the unattainable.
Yet in their chaos, we find a tune,
A melody that carries us through the gloom.

The earth beneath, solid and strong,
Holds us steady, as we move along.
In its embrace, we find our place,
A reminder of life's unending grace.

The sky above, vast and blue,
A canvas for dreams, old and new.
In its expanse, we find the space,
To grow, to explore, to embrace the chase.

For in this life, so fleeting, so grand,
We find our purpose, hand in hand.
With every effort, every strain,
We echo the truth: no pain, no gain.

The journey may be long, the road rough,
The challenges many, the trials tough.
But in each step, in each breath we take,
We find the strength, the courage to make.

For life is a journey, a marathon, not a race,
A beautiful tapestry, woven with grace.
Each thread a story, each color a hue,
Of the struggles faced, the battles we knew.

In the end, as we look back and reflect,
On the life we've lived, the choices we respect,
We'll see the truth, clear as day,
In every challenge faced, we found our way.

So take heart, dear traveler, on this path you tread,
With each step forward, let go of the dread.
For in the pain, in the toil, in the rain,
You'll find the truth: no pain, no gain.

In the melody of life, with notes so sweet,
We find the rhythm, the beat, the heat.
In every chord, every refrain,
Resounds the truth: no pain, no gain.

For in this world, so vast and wide,
We find our place, our truth, our guide.
In every challenge, every strain,
We find our strength, no pain, no gain.

In the end, when the curtain falls,
And the echoes fade from these hallowed halls,
We'll see the tapestry, woven with care,
Of a life well-lived, a burden shared.

For in each struggle, each tear, each strain,
We found our purpose, our reason, our gain.
In every effort, every pain endured,
We found ourselves, our hearts assured.

So remember, as you walk this path,
With each step forward, feel the aftermath.
For in every challenge, every gain,
You echo the truth: no pain, no gain.

This is the mantra, the truth, the refrain,
In every endeavor, no pain, no gain.
So rise with the dawn, face the day,
With courage in your heart, and this truth to say.

For in the journey, the toil, the strain,
We find our strength, no pain, no gain.
In the end, we stand, with hearts so grand,
For we found our purpose, our truth, our land.

So take this truth, hold it dear,
In every step, every year.
For in the end, when all is said,
We'll find our peace, our journey led.

By the truth we hold, so clear, so plain,
In every effort, no pain, no gain.
This is the mantra, the truth we know,
In every struggle, we find our glow.

So go forth, with this truth in your heart,
In every endeavor, play your part.
For in the end, the journey's gain,
Is found in the mantra: no pain, no gain.

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