You Are Not Defined By
What to expect...Many others do tell...
shaping lives into a mold of how it is they feel...
Seemingly harmless but still a doubt creates
Now facing yourself's reflection of who it is they've made
Pulling down the crows feet smoothing out the old age
Splashing water in drops that weep, raining down cascades
Breath held difficultly deep, releases with so much pain
Eyes open almost complete to stare at your new face
Re-start with all the little things wash, brush, and shave
Believing begins with belief in the person that you've made
Heart racing into upbeat, excited to face the day
Realizing the pasts lies, you are not defined by what they say...
12/20/18
Placed 3rd in Contest Results
Copyright © Brian Davey | Year Posted 2018
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