**The Price of Mastery**

In the theatre of life, each day we play our part, With no free meals, no unearned art. Mr. LIFE, you stand tall with demands so vast, But within us, we find the strength to outlast. Tragedy may cast its shadow, luck may seem amiss, But deep inside, we hold an inner bliss. Emotions stirred, ambitions refined, Each setback a chance for growth we find. Against the current, we paddle with might, Through storm and sorrow, into the light. For every obstacle, a lesson, a guide, In every struggle, our true selves reside. No good deed unnoticed, no effort in vain, In the crucible of life, we embrace the pain. Curiosity drives us, ideas break free, In the dance of fate, we find our decree. Each morning we rise, with resolve anew, Morality our compass, guiding us true. Comedy and tragedy, the fabric of our tale, In the end, it’s our spirit that prevails. So, Mr. LIFE, here’s what we offer, A heart that’s resilient, a soul that won’t falter. In the masterpiece we create, with humor and grace, We find our purpose, our rightful place.