I haven’t been derailed
I haven’t gone off-course
I am set in my ways
Freely and unforced

I could have given up
I could be laid to rest
I’ve overfilled my cup
With nothing but the best

I’ve decided to lay low
Not be self absorbed
Sought my inner glow
Hidden, undisturbed

I’ve filled my head with lies
Things I don’t believe
I’ve never broken stride
Reluctant to concede

I’ve gone about my day
Curious and free
I’ve always found a way
It’s completely up to me

No one there to lend a hand
No one to break my fall
I’ve never given into chance
I’m resourceful after all

I am who I want to be
Admired, yet unkept
If you knew me, you’d agree
I’m worthy of respect

I’m rare, one of a kind
There’s no other quite like me
Your friendship I’d decline
That’s me just being me

I hold myself in high regard
But inevitably, I’m cursed
Going through life’s daily grind
Each move unrehearsed

I set the stage with props
Without being coerced
Making a good wage
Full, about to burst

Scattered all around
Puzzled like an ***
Jumped over leaps and bounds
And I’ve done it all with class