does self-belief bare its teeth?
is it guided by an ego,
barely hidden underneath?

someone said,
“it’s nice to see you smiling,”
turmoil though…
rumbles inside.

me,
making up the rules.
my personality,
a pack horse mule.

all this… it’s tiring. my hopes… not so inspiring.
maybe, a place of rest is needed.
maybe, i am expected to pass a dual test.

the shadows have retreated
and my opinion of them
is now fully completed

destiny,
it is shared with others
but i would like it to be more for me