In My Place

I have been put in my place many times Told how to talk What to think How I need to look a certain way Be the way I'm suppose to be Expectations to be met I could never be me That place that almost drove me insane I kept being placed there Over and over again Yet I had no choice but to be true to myself I couldn't be someone else's book Placed on a shelf, in a perfect row, not standing out No one knowing what I'm about I ripped out the pages Inserted my own Scribbled on the cover Added my own colors My pages screamed to be read Hoping others would hear what I said As time went on I often changed my design Desperately trying to know myself Unsure what I would find Never really fitting in Confused by what I found within Hard to know where I belong Listening to notes from others songs Was my way of thinking right In a distance I could see a glimmer of light I dreamed my dreams I craved the light Then one day All the pieces clicked I fell into place Joy accompanied by a certain grace Comfortable with me I live in the moment I can just be Finally, finally I am free I know my place Dedicated to my Friend Armand who knows his place and helps others discover their place. You my friend are a true original Happy Birthday!