Disguised by the chaos
that slowly takes over your life
caught up in all the bullshit
the endless conflict and strife
disjointed and distracted
in a world that's gone awry
never willing to admit
but so quick to deny
enamored by what sparkles
always on the go
no time for being still
ignoring what you know
trying to remember
the dreams of your youth
stuck in a maze
searching for your truth
the other self within us
screams out in silent pain
unable to be heard
all its efforts are in vain
intentions once so dear
the ones you held so tight
retreat into the darkness
hiding from the light
changing like the seasons
while the years tick slowly by
justifying where they went
can be hard to dignify
before you lost your passion
that excitement inside
before all the compromises
stripped you of your pride
passively watching
as your life passes you by
seduced by a culture
that never asks why
it can be hard to remember
the person you once were
and easy to forget
…who you are.
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