Swimming With Sharks
A black mist engulfs reason, clouds obscure and blur logical visions
Excuses change with the seasons, encouraging prolonged indecision
Peers took bites from me, served as a resource for people’s endless needs
Carnivores feed and devour the weak, I was left alone and deceived
Relief? I always missed it, opportunities teased and disappeared in instants
Goals and dreams were specs in the distance, listened to whats nonexistent
Looked down on was frowned upon, conformed to the life I was told to live
As time went on I grew less strong, torn apart by society’s mind tricks
I mourned my lost voice, submerged and drowning in the depths of life
Inability to make my own choice, without first seeking outside advice
True relationships were lost, suspicion chewed away at those strong bonds
No familiar shoulders to cry on, those who had listened were long gone
Life was never simple to handle, nothing good was given to me free
Obstacles were stalking in my shadows, troubles were just meant to be
Followed time’s chosen path, footsteps echoed off waves of barricades
Swallowed sympathy‘s wrath, elusive problems shifted from day to day
I made my way through infested pools, waded through souls as lost as me
Found out I could be somewhat useful, and finally discovered lost originality
Learned from mistakes and past events, Im always present in lifes free class
Stronger with every hurdle passed, matured and picked the locks off traps
Remove the shades that blind uniqueness, allow me to shed light on purpose
No longer will I be rendered speechless, seek adventures below the surface
Ignore negatives people tend to say, I live to live and dare to be daring
And everything will turn out ok, complications are usually temporary
Shadows may lurk but I show no fear, confront my ghosts and persevere
Wipe my past so my future is clear, inspired by the image in the mirror
When facing limitations in everyday situations…
Go and push forward with all your heart
No deviation when faced with intimidation…
Hold your ground when swimming with sharks