The Highway Poem by Dyhanara Rios

Every day was fun, but I could barely breathe;
Everything was simply taking the life from me.
From now on, I'm not doing things your way,
Because I quit and I'm taking the highway.

My time belongs to me, it's not meant for you.
It's my life; these decisions are mine to choose.
Trying to get things done was too much stress,
So I put my foot down; I'm leaving for the best.

It's going to be a better day.
I know things will turn out okay.
Now that I have air to breathe,
Everything is going fine with me.

I was in the spotlight; it was time to shine
When I didn't let you take what was mine.
You left me feeling worthless, feeling small,
But my true friends helped me through it all.

I made the decision to leave;
Defiance is all you see in me.
It is hard to say goodbye,
But even worse to live a lie.

Nothing to lose; so much to gain,
So go ahead, bring on the rain!
It will still be an awesome day,
As I speed down the highway.