A Million Pounds

So, I've been gone for a long time. This may be cheating, but below is something I wrote in 2009. I am going to, once again, attempt to be more disciplined and submit a minimum of two posts per month. This serves as therapy and I could use some now. Enjoy!

A Million Pounds


Can you imagine growing up with only extremes?
Can you imagine being told, by many people, “you’ll never see the age of 21?”
Picture this, on the same day you also heard “you’ll change the world.”
I’ve always felt as if I were living two lives
What makes it more complex, is nobody with an opinion
Could ever imagine the other opinion having been thought
I’ve been praised for the same things that caused the negative comments
The things that caused the negative thoughts
are what allowed me to finish school, start a promising career,
be co-founder of two companies, and positively impact several lives
How confused should one be after realizing the right path has always
been discovered while getting away with doing the wrong things
I have so many fears that I’m forced to succeed; who knows what I’ll do if I fail
What reaction will I see then?
Will all doubters boast & celebrate
Will all believers give up on me and their own dreams
Shit, how will I handle it
Will I continue to cry alone or celebrate because
One Million Pounds has finally been lifted off of my shoulders