you value your doubt more than your potential,
you save your dollars but can’t buy a break.
you work your fingers to the bone,
and wonder why your heart aches.
you hide your pain but won’t take your medicine,
you want love but won’t let love in.
you stay sober enough to land on your feet,
and try to walk a straight line as the world spins.
you give up before they let you down,
you chase truth but stay in a familiar place.
the mirror holds all of your secrets, babe
in every line time’s drawn on your face.
you wish upon stars you’ve never believed in,
throw pennies into a dry wishing well.
and all of your darkest intentions,
have paved a golden road to hell.
so maybe it’s time you made a few changes,
replace doubt with hope in your veins.
give in to a love that might love you back,
and remind you of the power of your name.
because until you do…
your doubt will overwhelm your potential,
even a million dollars won’t buy a break.
you’ll work your fingers to the bone,
and keep wondering why your heart aches.
Oof!
Beautifully said. I also don’t like being this seen. 😉