In My Eyes
A slacker I am not
Hard work scares me not
Success has found me
But doubts linger on
I am not my father
Nor any of my mentors
Yet their expectant echoes
Nip at my conscience
Conform, be reliable
Have confidence, take charge
Fifty percent accomplished
The other fifty weighs a ton
The path forward is my own
It is ripe for exploration
Trailblazing is difficult for me
More-so as the days fly by
The clock ticks ever forward
Its relentless hands spin on
There are folks in my corner
Encouraging me, praising me
I want to believe them
To see what they see
Yet, if beauty is truly
Beholden to one’s eye
My vision is imperfect
The mirror’s reflection blurs
I must try new lenses
To improve my outlook
Today is the moment for me
To be good enough for me
After all, windows are known
To stay open only so long
Whatever I am
It’s time to be a good one
-Dave
