The Stubborn Mule

 I will never quit, said the Stubborn Mule.

I can not quit, she said again.

I can keep trying, again and again.

I could not stop, not now, not ever.

I shall never cease efforts, not now, not ever.

I could not stop til' my doubts be severed.

I should never lose hope.

I should never give up. 

I shall always see a half-full cup.

I would not faulter, give in, 

I would not break, despite the bad.

I would stay determined, no matter how sad.

I did not cry, said the Stubborn Mule.

I did not break, even with the weight,

I did not falter, even with my fate. 

So I won!