Oh failure 

Everyone hates you 

Or they are scared of you 

But no one gives you the gratitude you deserve 

You look big and nasty

And have a funny way of showing me 

How to learn 

And how to grow

You will stab me countless times 

Then ask What are you gonna do about me?

Are you going to fight me or let me win?

Your pain is overbearing 

And shoots through my body 

But you are not fatal 

And makes me not afraid of you. 

You may twist my wrist 

Or break my ankles 

Or kick me until I bleed

But I will always fight 

My friend, Failure 

This time I will win 

So I thank your pain, your tears, and your presences 

Because to get to my best friend, Success 

I must have you