Go Within

Heard for a life of joy one should “follow their bliss”

When life was examined felt as though something’s amiss

If I create my reality, where was I - remiss?

Did I sellout my soul with a Judas-like kiss?

If life decisions are made strictly to appease human pride

Heart’s passion ignored – delayed – set aside

Smiling on the outside - but crying inside

It’s a sure ticket to committing soul-suicide.

I should be grateful for work so the truth I denied

To continue the ruse to myself I just lied

I kept playing the game to look good from the outside

But like “American Pie” my own music had died

Began getting present to where my heart was leaning

A quest underway to discover a life with more meaning

Found inner world needed a – thorough housecleaning

Dirty was the lens - that for my vision was screening

Upon the pole of truth - my flag I’ll hoist

Champion for my heart – give it a voice

Fully embrace - power of choice

In response to life- in service rejoice.