Lonely Road

In the realm of entrepreneurs bold,

Where tales of ventures are often told.

Rock-bottom, a teacher stern and wise,

Shapes the spirit, unveils the prize.

Venture into the funding quest,

In the eyes of VCs, put to the test.

Failures etched in the founder's past,

A narrative that seems to forever last.

For failure is a trial, a stern exam,

Can the founder rise, devise a plan?

In the void of despair, can they find light?

Turn challenges into victories bright.

A lonely road, no shortcuts near,

Yet through the struggle, resilience is clear.

Life's lessons etched in frosty morn,

Winter's embrace, a season to be born.

To those who've yet to feel its sting,

Trust the echoes that winter will bring.

In hardships faced, lessons unfold,

For winter, relentless, is life's stronghold.