learning....

learning

I am learning how to take in everything
I am learning how to manage the things I cannot change
I am learning to take a step back to what does not work and rearrange
The things in my life that can achieve pure happiness
I am learning to follow my bliss
No matter the outcome I must follow through
Because what holds importance within me
Does not matter to you
I am learning people lie to themselves to believe in true love
That it's something that just happens
Something you cannot control
Some reject it's presence with strong resistance
While others bring it in and thank the fates from above
I am learning to be patient
I am learning self restraint
I know my dreams will have a time to live within my life
But I must overcome and not dwell on my inner turmoil strife
With extreme darkness comes a light
You have to balance the two or nothing will be right
There will be trials to face in this waking sunset
There will be times to lose yourself in the fall of night
And the jury and judgements of those around you will always take place
But there will be those with everlasting love and support
Helping to separate yourself from the toxic influences from your soul
I am learning how to be beautiful
I am learning how to forgive
I know that I will always survive in my own way
I am learning how to finally live

~george ray