Life is hard,
So I've learned,
Even though I'm young.
I've begged for money,
Slept on streets,
The journey of life's begun.
Everyday,
I think to myself,
Please let me be okay.
When the sun comes out,
All I say is,
'Shine on me today! '
Jessica Beal
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/shine-on-me-today/