Why Can't I?
Why can't I see
The beauty in me
The fire inside
That's just waiting to be
Why can't I hear
The songs of my heart
The melodies that play
When I'm falling apart
Why can't I feel
The strength in my bones
The power that's there
When I'm all alone
Why can't I taste
The sweetness of life
The flavor of dreams
That's waiting to ignite
Why can't I smell
The sweetness of love
The scent of happiness
That's like a gift from above
Why can't I touch
The stars in the sky
The endless possibilities
That just pass me by
Why can't I reach
For the moon and the sun
The depths of my soul
And all that I've become
Why can't I dance
In the pouring rain
Feel the freedom
From all of my pain
Why can't I run
Through fields of gold
Embrace the adventure
That's waiting to unfold
Why can't I fly
Like a bird in the sky
The wind beneath my wings
As I soar up high
Why can't I scream
At the top of my lungs
Release all my fears
And let out all my songs
Why can't I dream
Of a world full of peace
Where love reigns supreme
And all hate will cease
Why can't I believe
In myself and my worth
That I am capable
Of conquering the earth
Why can't I break
These chains that hold me down
The doubts and the worries
That make me frown
Why can't I be
Who I want to be
Without any judgement
Or society's decree
Why can't I live
In the present moment
Not dwelling on the past
Or what the future may hold
Why can't I see
That I am enough
A masterpiece in progress
Strong, resilient, and tough
Why can't I embrace
All that I am
Flawed yet perfect
A beautiful jam
Why can't I let go
Of all my insecurities
Embrace my uniqueness
And all my eccentricities
Why can't I love
Myself fiercely and true
To see my own worth
In everything that I do
Why can't I break free
From these shackles of doubt
And rise up like a phoenix
From the ashes, without a shout
Why can't I, oh why
Do I hold myself back
When the only thing stopping me
Is my own self-attack
Why can't I see
That I am capable
Of chasing my dreams
And being unstoppable
Why can't I believe
That I am enough
That I deserve happiness
And all of life's love
Why can't I break free
From this cycle of fear
And see the beauty
In all that I am near
Why can't I, why can't I
Just let myself be
And embrace all the wonders
That are waiting for me
So I ask myself again
Why can't I see
The magic in me
The beauty, the key
Why can't I, oh why
Can't I just let go
Of all these restrictions
And let my true self glow
But I won't give up
For I know deep within
That I am capable
Of breaking free from my skin
I'll embrace all my flaws
And my imperfections
For they make me who I am
A unique creation
So why can't I, you ask
Well, let me tell you why
Because I am more than enough
And I'll never stop reaching for the sky.
Authorship by Mr. Dashaun Rashod Snipes
©️ Mr. Dashaun Rashod Snipes
®️ Why Can't I
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Written on October 13, 2024
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