In the quiet corners of my mind
A battle rages, undefined
To please the world, to bend and sway
Or stand my ground, come what may
The whispers of others, a constant hum
Their needs, their wants, a steady drum
Yet in the midst of this cacophony
I search for the melody that's truly me
To conform is easy, a path well-tread
But at what cost, this life I've led?
A mask worn tight, a smile feigned
While inside, my spirit wanes
Balance, a tightrope walk so fine
Between their world and mine
To honor them, yet not betray
The essence of me, come what may
In moments of doubt, I pause and breathe
To find the truth beneath the sheath
For in the quiet, I hear the call
To honor myself, to stand tall
A gentle reminder, a whispered plea
To be considerate, yet still be me
For in this dance of give and take
I find the courage to awake
In the quiet corners of the soul
Where whispers of truth softly roll
A journey begins, a quest to find
The balance of heart and peace of mind
So, here I stand, a work in progress
Learning to balance, to acquiesce
To give with grace, to receive with pride
To walk this path, with love as my guide
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