i'm feeling like a spectator
watching my life on a movie screen
wishing that the main character
would finally open up
and make a difference
reach out and say i love you
open up the wounds
and show her flaws
finally revealing the authentic
beauty that resides within
hiding for fear of criticism
or even worse, failure
why do i feel like i can't make a mistake?
where did this feeling of perfection come from?
who expected this from me that created this paralyzing judgement?
when did it start? how did i learn this?
was i born with this affliction?
today i vow to be honest
take a risk and open up myself
to the world hoping that by sharing
my fears and worries
that i might touch someone else's
heart and soul
encouraging them to try,
dream, love, hope, heal
i end the legacy of pain and suffering in solitude
i'm far from perfection
every day i fail at something
but the world doesn't stop
i'm still breathing
with the opportunity
to try again and hopefully get to where i need to go
and along the way i will have helped a few others
to be true to themselves and encourage them
to find the beauty and uniqueness
that makes them shine
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