Introspective Afternoon

I'm not how I am
But for the things I've endured
I'm not me, but I feel indentured
To a life moored in apathy

I try every day to reach out
But my facade is keeping me at arms length
And I know that it holds me back
But I'm powerless against it's strength

I fight, I struggle every day
To be the me that I really want to be

But the me I really want to be
Is so far away, that I can't see

What it'll take to get there
It's so cloudy that I can't see
What I'm doing wrong?
Can you help me?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Sergi Avatar
October 21, 2017 at 2:24 PM
You have to meet someone new that will blend into your sequel for some one has been there before you. Great Write!
Serkis Avatar
August 10, 2017 at 6:43 PM
Any tips or advice is welcome as I'm a total beginner just trying to find an outlet for the thoughts in my head.
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