The Truth..!

The truth is that it’s not as easy as
it seems. In a world where average is
a synonym for not good enough,
you measure yourself in miles to go.

The truth is that it’s not as easy as
it seems. They tear you down but recoil
at the rubble. They flat-lay your flaws
then ask why you don’t love yourself.
They tell you to grow your own garden
but give you no soil. They dare you to
dream then laugh when you try.

The truth is that it’s not as easy as
it seems. In a world that tries to cut
you into bite-sized pieces, you feel
ugly knowing you have to be chewed.

The truth is that you should try anyway.
Count your cheers instead of calories.
Weigh your wonders instead of weaknesses.
Slice your sorrow instead of your skin.
Duel your demons instead of your dreams.
In a world that takes the wind out of
your sails, you teach yourself to paddle.