Daydreams

A Poem by Kelly Alyce

V1: Looking back in time, I realize the truth from the lies
       Bending over backwards just to make everyone alright
       Knowing my own goals and morals were long out of sight
       Damn, I lost my way hoping I'd be someone's friend or baby
       I was young and foolish watch the yes turn into maybe
       Always trying to be superwoman but who is going to save me?
       Upgrading everyone's life from black and white to hd
       Wondering if people truly care about me in the making
       Wanting to grow even higher yet stayed complacent
       Dreaming of having the full package but let others in for the taking

C:   One, two, three, four, five all my life i wanted to feel alive
       Can't you see the desire that burns inside of you and inside of me?
       We all scream liberty, serenity, yet blind by labels and misery
       Fell in love with the lies because we ain't have on the belt
       Reality ain't no kiss and tell, to everyone who left I wish you well
       Dying to come out the shell, yet chasing these daydreams and fairy tales

V2: Five years later only got the bag and my fam on the pager
      Noticed people can show they care but only do it for the paper
      Consistent loyalty, respect, and adoration makes a bond grow deeper
      To be honest though, I have never been a materialistic pleaser
     When you're at your lowest point, it separates the team from fans on the bleachers
      Seeing everything face value contemplating a double feature
     Having a big heart is a blessing and curse, do right and thrown in the dirt
     Questioned everything you deserved, wondering if it's heaven and hell on earth
     Shaken, beaten, and pressin' tryna figure out these life lessons...