Finding the Man I Want to Be

In the mirror, I see a familiar face,

Lines of worry, a heart that’s lost its place.

Time’s a river, flowing fast and wide,

I wish for change, but it runs and slides.

I’ve given my heart to every hand I’ve held,

Sewn my spirit to others, oh, I’ve excelled.

But now I’m broken, and it feels so strange,

Wishing I could rewrite, spin around, change.

Fingers tapped on keys, I tried to fit the mold,

A hero in their stories, brave and bold.

But with every smile, I felt a piece of me die,

Searching for the answer, but wonder why.

I just want to get it right,

Find the man who lives inside.

With every fall, I rise and fight,

Help me chase the shadowed light.

Time's a thief, but I’ll break free,

In this life, I want to be me.

I wore their masks and played their parts,

Left my own dreams, shattering my heart.

I look for solace in laughter and song,

Yet deep inside I know I’ve played them wrong.

I reach for guidance in the night,

A whisper, a hand to hold me tight.

When will my journey turn to flight?

In this endless search to find my light.

I just want to get it right,

Find the man who lives inside.

With every fall, I rise and fight,

Help me chase the shadowed light.

Time's a thief, but I’ll break free,

In this life, I want to be me.

Grains of sand in the hourglass,

Moments I’ve lost, will they ever pass?

I wish for a hand, to show me the way,

To embrace the dawn, not run from the day.

I just want to get it right,

Find the man who lives inside.

With every fall, I rise and fight,

Help me chase the shadowed light.

Time's a thief, but I’ll break free,

In this life, I want to be me.

So here I stand with my heart laid bare,

A plea for help, a wish in the air.

With open arms, I’ll face the night,

I’m learning how to finally get it right.