A Celebration Of Life

1958-Present

"The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning." -- Mitch Albom

War

The only time I've been successful is when I didn't try to be.

It's like choosing letters and winning the Lottery.
The only thing I've ever wanted is for my Dad to be proud of me.
So I work hard.
But I am lazy.
Yes, I am sane.
And I am crazy.
Think like a man.
But talk like a baby.
Want to play the hero.
But they can't save me.
With forgotten thoughts I walk the streets while people talk to me.
Telling me the truth while they lie to me.
I follow the laws of the land, but live as though they've never applied to me.
So by embracing being alone I've grown into a trendsetter.
Want to give it all up but I can't kill the competitor in me.
I am strong
But She makes me weak.
Dream all of the time.
But I can't fall asleep.
I am trapped.
Yet I am free.
I fear failure.
I'm afraid to succeed.
I pray standing up.
No time for living on my knees.
I consider myself selfless.
But I am a slave to greed.
Confident and arrogant.
But I'm still insecure.
Wise, a devine mind.
But I'm still immature.
And I live a good life.
But I'm still impure.
Want to be perfect.
But I'll never be.
Lead the rest of the pack but I run like they're ahead of me.
My crown is strong, but the foundation is weak.
In the middle of the noise I found peace.
This is the war we fight.
The battle within our bodies.
We fight it to the death.
Our war with Hypocrisy.

---EOB.