The Shadows That Haunt Me

How many moments has it taken away Of how many days, have I been robbed Time after time, I’ve hid my face Nights upon nights, alone I’ve sobbed With my head, held low I’ve studied my feet Every place that I go Suited up for defeat Many occasions have passed me by Opportunities gone to waste Behind this mask, I’ll cease to fly For the shame, with which, I’m faced Forgotten youth and early green Abandoned possibilities A fearful child, who won’t be seen I dwell in the shadows that haunt me