I wish I had advice to give,
To anyone that might ask for it.
And that I myself,
In my past had accepted,
...
Our feelings for each other,
Are as strong today...
As they ever were since we first met.
And our eyes?
...
The BENEFITS of confessing,
To having less and becoming honest with oneself...
When addressing this in complete truthfulness,
Quickly eliminates a need to numb and medicate stress...
...
You say you...
Love me!
But you get up and you run.
...
No one will ever be praised,
For being outspoken...
Or giving an honest assessment.
That strips away all pretense.
...
Inconsistencies, mediocrity and incompetence,
Represent what factors...
That provide the basis for irresponsibility,
And a lack of accountability facing us all.
...
My back is up against a wall,
And...
I'm feeling I must stand tall,
But...
...
How do I know I am the real 'thing'?
'Yeah.
How do you know that? '
...
Being introduced,
Is similar to a new flavor tasted.
Everyone flatters.
And on their best of behaviors.
...
Why should I continue to ignore myself,
To value the opinions of others?
I use to do that and I stayed depressed.
If it appears I am selfish and self centered,
...