Saturday, January 19, 2013

the flipside of the coin of pride

love. success. personal development. knowledge. beauty.

those are the things i've always strived for.
those are the things that bring me happiness.

just because i've got what i want today,
it doesn't mean i've always had them.
it doesn't mean i didn't have to fight for them.
it doesn't mean i don't deserve them.
it just means i have been brave enough,
never to give up my dreams.

and it makes me wonder, what are you afraid of?
what is it about me that bothers you so much?
is it that you don't understand me?
is it that i don't like the things you do?
is it that i have something that you want?

the next time - ask. listen. trust.
whenever you feel offended or confused,
give me the benefit of the doubt.

but i guess it's hard to expect honesty,
when you're so used to lies.

may i ask you, what brings you happiness?

the day you finally get what you want,
i hope there will be people to judge you.
maybe then you will finally realize,
what you once did to me.