The soul becomes dyed with the colour of its thoughts. ~Marcus Aurelius~
25.2023.08
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Asked for a sign You always show me Said someone new Was coming to know me Lessons learned
What’s it like Walking in those shoes. Heavy the head wearing the crown Let’s sing the blues.
And then when it happens You won’t be ready. Like a deer in headlights Stuck in awe, the beauty of a brig… Surrounded by the fears– you’ve be…
And you see.. That’s what happens when you go to… That’s what happens when you let g… That’s what happens when you see o… Lead astray– yet, you knew the way…
I have within me a deep feeling of a pre-trained mi… To which the ravenous drive to see it through is unmeasurable. The fire within has a flame
Face in the dirt once again. As life peels back the layers of m… Secrets that hide deep within. Relative to those I call kin. Wounds to the core that run deep.
Never met this human life, Yet you know my true name. Making your way to me, A sure claim to fame. Final piece of the puzzle.
Making my way With paper and waves. So much to say And even more in the way. Controlling my days.
Let me tell you the story of a bo… Thought himself wise and my heart… Had a great idea Planned his attack. What he didn’t know;
You really want me to blow up the… Cash my check and I’ll show you h… Scars on my back aren’t as easily… Breaking down these walls – most… Shake waves if you want to make it…
As the vultures descend I pray to my kin Please keep me safe through the ni… Not much of a fight Say, my dragon’s alright
A chuckle at my hardship. A pity when it’s yours. Every way you could betray me right down to the floors. Turn the other cheek now.
I could feel when you are near me. As our hearts began their rhythmic… ba dum bad dum dum ba dum ba dum d… You consume me overcoming everything I know.
Learning to let others in. Guess it’s time for another lesson… Lone Wolf never had many friends. Learned connected is how we all wi… Tap root take hold of my pride.
Painted picture in your head– you… Everyone I meet– sings this same… Do I have to look and act like yo… Judgement and accusations must be… A fight is what they all seem to w…