The Choice to Be

Silent thoughts in a crowded mind,

Questioning norms I can't unwind.

A voice for myself, a quiet cry,

Seeking truth in a crowded sky.

In a world that shouts, 'have the children,'

I stand alone, my choice unwavering.

Not for lack of love, but for space,

A personal path I choose to chase.

They judge, they doubt, they criticize,

Invisible judgments in their eyes.

But who am I to conform and hide?

When inner truths are my true guide.

Why am I selfish for wanting to be free?

To forge my life in my own decree.

In a world that scarcely leaves room for me,

Is it wrong to just be, simply be?

Maybe insecurity's the real fear,

Of losing control, of changing gear.

But I look inside, and I see,

A longing for authenticity.

So here I stand, my stance unshaken,

No guilt, no shame, no feeling forsaken.

Reflect on yourselves, and then decide,

Is it really matter, or just pride?

Can you hear the echoes of your words?

They're haunting what I know

A reflection of a world that blurred

Between the truth and show

Tell me honestly, do you expect of me?

Or is it just your selfish dreams?

Your life was different, now you see

We're torn apart at the seams

You wish for things you can't conceive

A ghost in my reality

The curse you left, I can't reprieve

Locked in this duality

Honestly, do you see?

Or just what you want to believe?

Truth's a casualty, set free

From the chains you weave

Realise this world has shifted

The things you knew are gone

Your memory started to drifted

But mine carry on

You wish for things you can't conceive

A ghost in my reality

The curse you left, I can't reprieve

Locked in this duality

Honestly, do you see?

Or just what you want to believe?

Truth's a casualty, set free

From the chains you weave

Thank you, for the silence

For the shadows and the pain

From your curses, I rise

Breaking free from your reign

Maybe one day you'll understand

The world is not what it seems

But I will stand, I'll make my stand

Beyond your broken dreams