i left myself behind.

when i cared that no one cared
and became afraid that i could die
alone, and desolate, and cold,
i left myself behind.

when i took a leap of faith,
but dove into a passion pit,
but proved myself i had a soul
i left myself behind.

when i wrote down the first few words
that hushed and stilled my restless mind,
when i was forced to change my name,
i left myself behind.

when i found my newest muse
and set out on a dream of mine,
i pressed record and started new
and left myself behind.