My Declaration of Independence



At times I over invest in people who are consistent uncertain factors in my life neglecting definite parties that will forever remain. Indulging in impossibilities knowing that effort is a two way street, yet when continuing to ignore the obvious it just keeps leading me down a one way. After hitting so many dead ends, you know the only way out is reverse. Sometimes it’s easy to back yourself out of a situation, especially if you get used to doing it. Your journey out always leads you back, but the only way to truly go forward is to take a different road. For some when you arrive, you look as worn as your journey. 



Why perfect imperfection, when you can master your destiny. You have to slow down and get quiet enough to hear the things that you really want that speak through the walls of your soul. We always try to take matters into our own hands, forgetting that you’re tired of stumbling through life, when it could move at ease if you just listen. 



What do YOU really want? I know for me, I’m tired of wasting my time, tired of giving my mind, and tired of letting my heart carry the burden of my foolish decisions. I’m tired of meeting, I’m tired of cheating, and I’m tired of leading myself away from what I deserve. I’m tired of carrying your bags and dragging them alongside mine. I’m tired of trying to make you happy to make me happy so together we’ll be all right. I’m tired of swabbing your wounds, while mine are still gaping open. And I’m tired of ignoring my problems to adhere to yours as if you were more important than me. I’m tired of your excuses, if you have them then why are you here? I’m tired of letting people ignore what I need and giving them 100% of what I have to offer. And I’m tired of letting people get away with doing a half ass effort to an effortless friendship. No offense to anyone, but I’m tired. 

And now’s a time for change…

© A.L. Lewis