Poem: Dancer in the dark

you're a dancer in the dark

not knowing what and who you will become

floating in the ocean like an astronaut

pieces of stardust flowing through your blood

of a story that started long before knowing

like ripping out a page, burning it to dust

and let wind to take its meaning

what you're here to endure will be revealed along the path

we're here to hold our sadness to each his own

but may you not follow what others will lay out for you

may you look yourself in the mirror and recognize

your true self looking back at you

others will force their expectations upon you

and deep inside you'll know you won't be able to achieve them

being contradictory and ever-changing

which may leave you confused and wishing for something

to fit into an idea not yours

the thing is though, most people have no idea

leading a safe life in order to survive

don't be busy with living or days will pass you by

leave you empty yearning for something more

don't force too much of yourself, or if you do, ignite!

dive into the flame and keep it burning

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