Tonight I Become Myself

by Ares   Jan 29, 2013


There was a chill in the room when I came to realize,
I had answered my own question.
For so long I performed on this false stage and sung songs that did not exist.

There is a life that I am supposed to live or rather I could live, but have approached from the wrong angle.
Now it seems I have tried swimming without water, needlessly flapping about creating waves in the dark that no one but me could see.

I give it my best, but I see now that I have been trying to lift a mountain, when I should practice lifting rocks first.
I wanted to run before I could walk and it is in these cliches I have found my own true self and more importantly, I have found you.

The chill has now faded and I regain warmth. The room no longer hold great appeal to me. I crave bigger things, yes, but I also crave knowledge, help and understanding. What good is there to master the art of swimming when I do not fancy swimming in water?

Like a child I have put aside duties, dismissed them like I would brussel sprouts, carrots and tomatoes back when I was younger.

Tonight, I embark on a journey which takes me to a place you already call home. Tonight I have grown and further I shall grow to overcome my pathetic fears and I will become the man I so desperately want to be.

Tonight, I become myself, only better.

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  • 11 years ago

    by Marcy Lewis

    I love this. I felt like standing up and cheering after reading this. So greatly worded, and inspirational.

  • 11 years ago

    by Chelsey

    Wow!! This is an amazing, deep piece of poetry..

    A lot of times people try growing up faster than they should, or they lag behind and dont grow up at all...regardless, coming to that realization of "I need to find myself and live life at the right pace" is an awesome turning point...I am there right now as well..finding myself and loving the journey its taking me on...

    I feel this poem is almost too personal for someone to critique or break apart. It was simply beautiful, and best of luck to you on becoming a better person. I always feels thats so important and a huge step someone takes!

    Well done!

  • 11 years ago

    by CathyButterflyJC

    This is a very inspirational piece of writing, a piece of art, I love it sooooo much, great flow

  • 11 years ago

    by ah satan 666

    @.@!!!

    I enjoyed reading this piece...

    "There is a life that I am supposed to live or rather I could live, but have approached from the wrong angle.
    Now it seems I have tried swimming without water, needlessly flapping about creating waves in the dark that no one but me could see."

    ^^ My favourite stanza,

    Nicely penned :)

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