What Would You Do

If my life was on the line, what would you do?
Would you ride for me, be willing to get blood on you?
Would you give me a hug, if I gave all of my love to you
If the world was against us, what would you do?

Drama, pain, heartbreak, that's just the world I've been born in
Gained scars, wounds and torn limbs
Going through losses, helped me to form wins
I killed my suicidal thoughts, and my mind was born again

I came undone with my pride
It showed me the wrong way, took me down the wrong path
Trying to train my thoughts, but it was a long track 
Got here alone i Never had someone by my side

I don't trust many, I find it so hard to open up
Would you be willing to try and fix someone so broken up?
If I let you in, would you promise to stick it out with me?
Would you have my back, even when the world is doubting me?

Would you look past my scars?, Could you see beneath my flaws
Would you accept if I lost the race, regardless of how long I was leading for?
Would you have a weapon ready, to help me take on depression
Would you read every rhyme I write on a page with acceptance?

Do you see the good in me, even though I'm hard work?
Trying to paint pictures with poetry, and make it artwork
Could you understand that sometimes I'm happy but still create a dark verse?
Would you be the bandage if this world makes my scars worse?

What would you do if I said I loved you?
Would you push me away, or ask me to hug you?
Am I worthy of the chance? Do you think I could be right for you?
If I told you all of this, what would you do?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017


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Date: 4/7/2017 5:00:00 PM
ah yes, the 'would you' question:-) to show ones true self is scary, for fear of rejection, yet asking for what you want and need, is really the only path to happiness with self. settling for 'less than' brings heartache and disappointment to all... hence all the poetry and songs on this subject..lol this feels like 'you' without the 'grip of anger' of the past in the forefront...your words feel genuine with care of honestly wanting to know. I like this one a lot Alex, Superb writing.:-)
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Alex Duffy
Date: 4/8/2017 4:52:00 AM
yeah it is scary, but after years of hiding and being scared due to anxiety/depression/bullying ive realized its best to just be you, settling for less is never an option now, ive finally realized my worth, and hopefully everyone else who needs to does it for themselves, thank you so much I'm glad you like it :)
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Lynn Marie
Date: 4/7/2017 5:03:00 PM
..ran out of space to Fave, 7+:)
Date: 2/7/2017 10:44:00 PM
WOW !! You are really something special Alex !! How amazing does this feel ??!! xo
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Alex Duffy
Date: 2/8/2017 3:46:00 PM
Thank you so much, that means a lot, I'm not sure if im special, but I'm glad you think so :)
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