Don't say cannot, you must always try...

I try to live up to expectations
Even frustrated ones
I lost count of the times when I succeeded
I only vividly remember the times I don't

I try to play down any disappointment
Hoping I will feel better
Only to be reminded by some (sarcasm
That I've not tried hard enough

I feel down, utterly defeated at times
And the more I try to forget, the more I remember
Overwhelmed by anger, I lose the desire to try
Had not for a Prof who harshly told me off with a
"...Don't say cannot, u must go and try..."
I would have stay put at point zero there and then
Expectations will always exist as he says
Giving up is not an option, trying is.

Still a victim of frustrated expectations - I am still trying...