Mom says everything.
Don't do that.
That's not you.
Be someone,
Be anyone.
Be here.
Dad says nothing.
He's not here.
I won't ever be there.
We're different.
There are boundaries.
Some can't be broken,
Others have already broke.
There are people.
Fragile hearts,
Reckless minds.
There are reasons.
Choices,
We can take them,
We can leave them,
But they'll never leave us.
There are lives,
Given and taken,
Everyday.
Every hour.
It's a chosen life.
Poppop wants to be proud.
"Be the super star"
Cheering from the sidelines.
Always there,
Filling in.
Mommom wants me to be me.
Make good choices.
Follow the rules.
She always loves us,
Unconditionally.
Where to start?
I was never given a place.
Where to go?
They never gave me a map.
How do I be me?
I don't know who I am.
My Uncle wants me to be strong.
Prove them all wrong.
Show them who you are.
Work harder,
Get stronger.
My Aunt wants me to make change.
Be different.
Break away from it all.
Make something else,
Be special.
Tides are turning.
The sun is shifting.
Stars are dimming.
My world is brimming.
My heart is hanging.
My mind is shaking.
I can't be everything.
I'll never be a part of it all.
You won't always be proud,
But I'll always try.
I won't be perfect,
My flaws are apparent.
But I'll always promise,
To be here.
Always try,
To be me.
The best that I can be.
