I falter and cry,
I yearn hard for the light,
I hold my breath for direction,
Behold, seek, and find.
Yet I run far.

Oh, what if I falter and fail,
Beneath the weight of the disguise?
The burden of potential unveiled,
Leaving me paralyzed.

But deep within, a spark resides,
A yearning for the joy concealed.
To embrace the journey that abides,
And uncover the treasures revealed.

The light still calls to me,
Tempting me to set my fear aside.
Eradicating the intimidation
With a new resolve and a hopeful heart,

The joy that awaits me,
The darkness once seemed so cruel,
But now I see it as my guide.
For in the depths of the darkness,
I discover my purpose, my pride.

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