i can do it
is what i used to believe
going on and
pushing forward was a possibility
but then i looked
in the mirror
i see myself
but i’m not
where i wanna be
stuck in contrast
constantly looking
back on my future self
looking down on my
higher knowledge
falling above my
past standards,
still not high enough
still not good enough
still confused
still looking forward
but only seeing my past self
so i cry
blurred visions painting
a clearer picture
why do i do this to myself?
something i can’t answer
something i’m not prepared for
something that explains it all
but i don’t need to know
i’ll just -