Who I'm Not
Discovering Authenticity: Embracing My True Self
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I'm tired of being who I'm not
I'm tired of pretending to be someone I'm not
Feels like I've given it a shot
I've made an effort, but it hasn't worked out
It leaves me empty and afraid
Pretending takes a toll, leaving me empty and scared
When I step onto a stage
Performing on stage while pretending to be someone else
Being who I'm not
Continuing the facade, not being authentic
I pack my suitcase till it bursts
Packing belongings excessively, symbolic of a burdensome life
Overflowing with my skirts
Overflowing with material possessions, possibly representing superficiality
The soles are coming off my shoes
Physical wear and tear, reflecting the strain of pretending
So many miles left to get through
Many challenges ahead, a metaphor for the difficulties of the false identity
Being who I'm not
Continuing the charade despite challenges
These lies, they pull me till I break
Deceptive behaviors leading to a breaking point
And numb me to the pain
Numbing the pain caused by the lies
Like I'm sleeping
Feeling detached, as if in a state of sleep
Like my life is caught up in the wind
Life seems chaotic, caught in the unpredictability of the wind
Confused and questioning
Feeling lost and questioning one's true identity
Who I really am, again
The struggle to understand and accept oneself
I hardly ever understand
Difficulty comprehending personal identity
How I fit and who I am
Struggling to fit in and define oneself
These days are long but years are short
Days feel prolonged, but life passes quickly
What did my life look like before
Reflecting on a time before adopting a false persona
When I wasn't who I'm not
Recalling a simpler time when not pretending
You call me in
A call for intervention or guidance
You know my name
Acknowledgment of being recognized personally
Assure me that
Assurance that the current situation can change
It doesn't have to be this way
A plea for confirmation that things can improve
That I'm enough
A reminder of self-worth, not needing to escape
Don't have to run
No need to run away from challenges
I'm okay; I'm okay
An affirmation of well-being
You call my name
A personal call for attention and recognition
Say I can change
An acknowledgment of the possibility of personal growth
Secure me now
A request for security and assurance in the present
I don't have to live afraid
An affirmation that living without fear is possible
You lead me to
A guidance towards tranquility and peace
A quiet stream
A metaphorical place of rest and rejuvenation
There I rest; there I rest
Finding solace and peace in that serene place
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