The Arch

Did I notice the arch 
The bend in me 
That caused the shift 
When did it begin 
When did I start manifesting it 
Do I even know why 
Why I was so desperate for a change 
Yes I know why 
Of course I do 
Because what I said I would never be 
I had fully become 
A mediocre shell 
Giving 50% of everything in my life 
Surprised by my own unhappiness 
Aware that self-actualization is my goal 
But too lost to fight for it 
Too confused to forge the path 
Too much into my own pity party 
That I missed the opportunity 
Missed opportunities
And would continue missing them
Until I took a stand 
And stood up for my life 
For my tomorrow 
So the arch happened 
And now I know it can be done 
Which I’ll need reminding of 
Realistically more than once 
But the shift has at least begun

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