been too long since
where are we now
are we still asking how
or do we finally have it figured out
completed a milestone,
started on what they say ‘you’ve grown’
but have i really figured it out
i can say with certainty, no
it is just not in me yet
the courage to be
instead of contend
the peace to settle and be content
while trying to succeed
i fell to my defeat
the hurdle i fear
shall trip me at my feet
where do i go now
the uncharted dream
or the departed gleam
just like before, im a bleak
twenty three, a beautiful riddle
sadly we’re no longer cradled
soon to be graded again
on what we had finally gained
thirty two, will i finally claim
the yearned ignited flame
the life i’ll live bright
proud and without shame
for now, my golden age
i hope i don’t disappoint
it kills me right now
pathing where we would be caged
