it’s up to you to take control
when they try to drown your voice
stand tall and tell them “hell no!”
and if you can’t
remember there’s strength in numbers
you don’t have to go it alone
there is more to this world
people who think just as you do
don’t ever give up
when all seems dark
you can be the light
I force myself out of the corner
step by step I learn to walk
and as I speak I know you’re listening
not to my sorrow but to my heart
I get so full of insecurities
always looking for forgiveness
finding out no one’s hands are clean
in this red room we call life
looking back I see
I need to be able to love me
we can mess up a thousand times
but it’s never too late to start a new
it’s time to stand tall and prove a point
this world can be your friend
no need to make it your enemy
I force myself out of the corner
step by step I learn to walk
and as I speak I know you’re listening
not to my sorrow but to my heart
with so many angry comments
and harsh expectations
it’s too easy to hold grudges
but don’t take it personal
we all lash out when frustrated
it takes true power to be able to forgive
critics will tear you down
pointing out every flaw
learning comes from the biggest mistakes
hold tight to hope no matter how distant
never limit yourself
opportunities are endless
What a deeply profound piece, my friend. I especially like this line: “not to my sorrow but to my heart” You speak and write from the heart and that’s a beautiful thing. Love this piece of ink 🖤
I wrote the original many years ago. I think I was just wanting to write more inspirational poetry. Though with this one I wrote it and didn’t really like it, then I reworked it and released it on DUP, still didn’t like it. I reworked it again now and I kinda like it haha.
I always feel blessed to see you my friend. Many hugs for you 🤗 🤗 🤗
Powerfully penned, Nick. Trying to find hope in a valley of despair, I’ve been there my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
It’s hard not to be beat down by all the negativity these days. It’s good to remember that we can make our own happiness.
Thanks for the read, friend.
Dammit, I wish I could bookmark this! From beginning to end, you had me. This one is deep. Life takes bites outta our ass everyday. To be able to recognize it’s easier as a collective…it’s huge. Community is the gold we actually need
I think this is another way of reminding myself to just be a good person. I think we all take things very personal these days. But I think deep down we all want the same things.
Thanks for the read, friend. Very much appreciated.
This is like Beat Poetry. Inspirational and powerful. There are so many amazing lines. I love this one..
“always looking for forgiveness
finding out no one’s hands are clean
in this red room we call life”
Everyone is on the same playing field and no one’s voice should be more important than your own.
No one’s perfect, or rather no one’s innocent.
Thanks for the read. Much appreciated.