Live For Yourself

Into the bright light
small tears for the unknown
new to this big world

Big expectations
are already held for us
can't even breathe

Slowly take a breath
don't forget to live life
try to be happy

Try to be yourself
when you look back on your life
will you be happy?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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February 4, 2011 at 4:59 PM
live for yourself indeed, cause when you go you want to say hey i lived for myself and it was great cause i did it for me:), enjoyed your haiku's Chris,..p.d.
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