They said there would be no next time.
One failure, and suddenly, it was all a crime.
Every sacrifice I made—dismissed, erased,
And they smiled through lies with judgment on their face.
But I kept my eyes wide open,
I memorized their words, each one unspoken.
I didn’t let my tears fall—I wore strength as my shield,
For one day, they’ll see the fire I refused to yield.
I’ll carve my own path, one only I can tread,
Fueled by self-trust and the faith I’ve always fed.
No more space for doubt, no more looking back,
This is my moment—I’m on the right track.
Gone are the days I couldn’t face the mirror,
Afraid of the girl who should’ve been braver, clearer.
Trapped in comfort that slowly felt like a cage,
Terrified someone out there was scripting my final page.
I’m done hiding behind fears that held me still,
Done letting shadows overpower my will.
Now I’ll take the first step—I’m ready to see,
Eyes wide open, soul finally free.
I’m not the same as I was before,
That version of me now craves something more.
Life’s meaning lies beyond the comfort we know,
And solitude’s not weakness—it’s room to grow.
“Next time” will no longer be an excuse,
I’ll chase every goal—no delay, no truce.
Every fall, every scar, every lesson I’ve earned,
Will be the fire from which my future is burned.
I won’t let another soul dictate my fate,
No longer will I show up too late.
I’m ready to rewrite the life I once let falter,
And this time—I will be my own author.
