Used to being surrounded by those who waste away their lives;
Can't seem to tell the truth bc they start believing their own lies.
Listen to the people that carry self loath in their cries;
They start to acknowledge your words of pessimism towards them was to help them survive.
Too late to mend ties,
Therefore you stand strong- head held high -
You're not better than them; but they simply don't deserve a high five.
Once you've established this world's substantial amount of power through persuasion and bribes,
You'll gain that internal urgency to better yourself and all you'll worry about is smiling at another day alive.
About the Creator
Shelby Davenport
I focus on writing pieces that help those when they may not be able to reach the surface on their own when drowning in this thing called life. It's easier said than done to tell yourself it'll be okay; so, allow my writing to speak to you.
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