Hands over my ears

Too loud, it’s all I hear

As I try and fight my fears,

Eyes squint, here comes the tears

“Hey kid, it’s just noise”

Who said that? I heard that voice?

Is that mine? I can talk inside!

Tells me it’s alright,

Have a look at the night sky

I let go, and to my surprise

I don’t meet my demise

Eyes wide open,

Awe replaces the fright

The lesson I learnt,

Pleasure and joy

Comes with a debt

It gets paid,

Whether you have it in your chest

It’s for the best

Does it mean nothing

To live in this light

Or is it a waste of time

To change your mind?

The pace quickens

Explosions of color

Fill my vision

The tears and frowns

Turn upside down

The path of positivity plus pain

Or negativity with comfort,

Completely covering your brain

This is what it takes,

The will to live,

Or be dragged by fate

You won’t find these lessons at school

Life will attempt to teach you,

Like a kid scared

By thunderous air

Barks bigger than bites

Listen

Life is there

For those who care

The little kid asks

At long last,

Will it get simple again?

Listen