Struggle through the birth canal

The baby fights for life

Tiny lungs that gasp for air

A slap across the butt

Pattern set for human life

It’s cruel and cold sometimes

Fraught with tests and challenges

To teach life’s lessons best

Question not when things are good

Enjoy the respite time

Love will keep your spirit whole

Resilient, strong, inspired

Time to leave will come with death

For most another fight

Struggle through the veil to light

Cross over, job well done!