In Between the Past, Present, and the Future
It's official, folks, I've been on shaky ground for too long
Legs were weak and the foundation of the soil not steady
Felt more like actual quicksand than legitimate terra firma
Wondered when the physical ground will actually solidify
Able to walk on it to get to the other side of whatever this is
A mindset of robotic nothingness where steps meant more
Than putting any real meaning into any activity
Style and content over any type of substance
Decided to take a chance and take a step and was relieved
That the ground didn't sink beneath my toes
Until something made me think back to less certain times
Those memories caused a potential problem in my steps
Locked in a place that felt solid, but elusive at same time
Feet permanently glued in an unmovable position
Unable to move forwards or backwards at all
Tried to find a loophole, such as taking off shoes and socks
Realized that they were already off and bare feet feet were stuck
Hesitant to make any sudden moves for causing any lasting effects
Okay, probably not so drastic, but not a fan of any type of pain
Emotional or physical discomfort in the slightest
When it came to the former, stayed detached and numb
Helped to deal with loss and heartache in equal measures
Realized that it was best to face it head on
That this glue could be imaginary and not the real deal
Examined how I ended up in this predicament carefully
Became aware that I didn't taken enough precautions
Read enough resumes and look in-between the lines
To search for the truth behind the manufactured lies
Having a hard time trusting that some people are good and kind
Interested in my well being and have my best interests at heart
Sure, some people are full of integrity, while others are devoid of it
Criminals in the guise of pretending to good and honest folks
Charitable creatures who were secretly lining their pockets
Full of inappropriately ill-gotten gains and proud of it
Taking from the poor to give to themselves
Selfishness to the extreme degree
Understood that some people only look out for themselves
Needed to focus now on making myself better
Looking at my comfort levels and what I need
In order to be happy and find everlasting peace
Once that occurs, a proper future can materialize
Feet will be able to move freely and all will be right with the world
Who could ask for anything more?
