Staying Afloat
Navigating Life's Tightrope: Finding Hope Amidst Struggles
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In this life, all you have is hope.
In life, hope is the primary possession.
That in the thousands of people that sleep on you, that you stay woke.
Despite being disregarded by many, strive to stay alert and aware.
When you struggle to go to sleep, and stay asleep, when you can’t cope.
During difficult times when sleeping becomes a challenge and dealing with problems seems impossible, one must rely on hope.
You just have to hope, that you stay afloat, stay balanced on the tightest rope.
One should aim to remain buoyant and balanced even in challenging situations, akin to walking on a tightrope.
Sometimes, I don’t even remember me.
There are instances when the self seems unfamiliar or forgotten.
Even who I was, but five minutes ago is but a distant memory.
The recent past feels distant and almost erased from memory.
Cause in life, when you see things, you’re not meant to see, be a person you’re not meant to be.
Encountering things and being pushed into roles contradictory to one's true self can induce a sense of being lost.
It sort of makes you feel lost, you see?
This experience can lead to feelings of confusion and disorientation.
I tell myself it’s mind over matter.
Self-assurance and mental strength are crucial in overcoming challenges.
It’s piece myself together while the world around me shatters.
Amid chaos, one endeavors to gather oneself while the world seems to collapse.
It’s look for a green space, a clean space, clear my mind, be realigned with humankind and feel.
Seeking solace in serene environments, aiming for mental clarity, and aligning with humanity to feel a genuine connection.
It’s telling myself the things I need to hear, the things in which I fear, it’s being real.
Confronting personal fears and truths honestly is essential.
I stand outside looking in at a fire that burns so deeply.
Observing deep emotional turmoil from an external perspective.
Rain that falls so sweetly. And I’m found lost, broken in pieces, yet though completely, whole.
Despite feeling broken, there exists a sense of wholeness within.
Cause I’m in the midst of birds and trees, open spaces, mind at ease.
Amid nature's tranquility, peace of mind prevails.
I just sit there and there’s a sudden relief, breathe and there’s a sudden release.
Experiencing sudden relief and release when embracing nature's calmness.
And then I leave. Pick up my pen.
Transitioning back to daily life by returning to creative endeavors.
And life picks up it’s pace again.
Life resumes its usual pace.
And who am I to fall behind?
Feeling compelled not to fall behind in life's progression.
I’m an actor that reads between all lines,
Identifying as someone who understands nuances beyond the obvious.
A broken clock that won’t unwind.
Comparing oneself to a broken clock that doesn't stop, indicating an inability to unwind or relax.
And life just moves at this constant speed, so how you can you blame us when we fight for what we want and not what we need.
Life's relentless pace leads individuals to chase desires rather than focusing on necessities.
We’re like a heard of sheep, who’ve heard and keep their opinions to their selves.
Comparing society to a group that remains silent despite being informed or aware.
Under the radar, left on shelves.
Individuals staying unnoticed and unacknowledged.
We all wanna say things, but we keep it to ourselves.
Despite desires to express, most people keep their thoughts concealed.
So when I’m alone, with a sad face, in a sad place and can’t embrace anything.
During times of solitude and distress, attempting to seek solace but finding difficulty in embracing positivity.
I take myself to this safe space, and I try and replace the bad things, I hear the birds sing.
Creating a mental refuge to replace negative thoughts with positivity, symbolized by the beauty of birdsong.
When people call my phone I just let it ring.
Choosing to ignore incoming calls as a means of maintaining present focus and peace.
I'm in the here and now, and I wonder how, I could ever take this feeling for granted.
Reflecting on the present moment and acknowledging the value of current emotions.
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