Something

I haven’t done something for myself
not in a little while
too scared to go out the norm
so afraid of the hostile

I’ve done it for society
I’ve done it for school
I’ve done it for my parents
I’ve done it ‘cause I am a fool

Now I see it, as bright as the northern star
something I want for myself
it’s sweet, beautiful, and comfortable
it brings out the self I never tell

I’m afraid of what others think
that it won’t be what I imagine
that if I reach, I’ll realize it’s too far out
I’m fearful that, to it, I’ll just be a distraction

I haven’t done something for myself
I’ve forgotten how to try
too scared to leave the flock
So afraid I’ll change my mind