Story narration

Once upon a time, a man stood at the edge of his own life, though he was still breathing. His hands were rough from years of work, his eyes heavy with unseen burdens, and his pockets lighter than the promises he once made to himself. He had worked and worked, yet at the end of each day, his stomach still grumbled, and his mind was restless. Was this how life was meant to be? Was he cursed to struggle forever?