They told me: get knocked down 10, then get back up 11.
But They don't know the struggle of lifting up limb after limb.
They told me: just block out the negativity and you'll do great.
But They don't realize that the negativity lurks behind like a shadow.
They told me: When in doubt, follow the light.
But They don't see how the light doesn't even touch the perimeter of my vision.
They told me: Never stab the jealous in the back.
But how my hands itch to tear that dagger out of my flesh and turn it on Them.
They told me many things.
Many, many things.
But merely things they will remain.
