Part II

It's not easy though

being the face of a revolution

the things I see

on a daily basis

make me question

if this world is worth saving

and if I can help save it

from those who

look like me 

but look to destroy

rather than help rebuild

how long do I keep fighting

there's just so much stupidity 

so much willful ignorance 

maybe I should just

stay focused on 

my own personal growth 

in hopes of inspiring 

others to do the same

at least then it would

feel like there's hope

I shouldn't have expectations 

they only mean to disappoint

and I've been disappointed before

probably will be again

is that reason enough to quit

not after all I've been through

but I have those moments

when I look to the sky

hoping the energy of 

the universe still favors me

I really do hope so

because I need that 

more than ever

it's exhausting down here

humanity is exhausting

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Unscripted

I used to care what

you thought of me 

when you saw my scars

the look of disgust

spoke volumes

and I would look at you

unbothered 

now you only see my face

but the look is still there

either you don't care enough

to take the time to know

or it's just easier to assume

so it doesn't really matter

I still stand here

unapologetic 

but I get it now

you're so fixated on my face

that you have no idea 

what you're looking at 

people have been trying 

to figure me out for years

some have tried to silence me

for speaking on injustices 

others only mention

to appear interested

but here I am 

unafraid

fighting for peace

while refusing to keep quiet

and since you're still so 

fixated on my face 

let me introduce you to

the face of a revolution

unyielding 

and I still don't care

what you think of me 

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Cost of Living

I had to die

but not on the inside

at least not completely 

that was my biggest fear

after everything

dying completely 

without knowing 

if I could feel 

the way I once felt

but now I know

I accept it 

forever grateful 

just for the opportunity

to feel something real 

not everyone can say that

but what's next 

there's no rebuilding 

no second chances 

for the third time 

my happiness lies in 

helping others feel

I just hope they don't make 

the same mistakes I did 

maybe this is why 

a part of us has to die 

so that we discover 

who we're truly meant to be 

but all I found was  

a pain that I wouldn't 

wish on anyone 

I guess it's the price I paid 

for expensive taste 

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