The first is at birth It begins with a human being

The slap prompts the lungs to function to fight for the reward called life Despite this, you'll still have to go through strife

Doesn't discriminate regardless of race or religion, age or gender

The struggle is as old as time since man vs darkness

As long as you live it lives to make life strenuous, hardships are onerous

It's like the eternal bad friend with ominous intentions
It's like life's test to see if your worthy for excellence
There's no instant spray for this irritating pestilence

It manifests itself in all situations Its known by many names, but the game never changed It could be the harbinger of death, the developer of stress, the ultimate testament we all endure to achieve success

Dress yourself in the armor of preparation because a battle with hardships can begin with no emotional consideration

See your potential through your visual opticals

Traverse through the treacherous path if there's no path optimal

No matter the might of the mental tussle or the height of the emotional struggle you destined to overcome any possible obstacles

Fret not for there is a reward at the end of the tunnel

Whatever it may be the accolade is yours to label

When you claim the accomplishment you can exhale the toxins and say I overcame you hardship