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Leading Vestigial Wings to Flight

from Adaptations to a Modern Age by Scott Steven Erickson

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Is it pathetic that one of my main motivators for success
Is nothing more than a ploy to prove my worthiness to my exes?
I'd like to make the perfect album
And achieve just a little recognition
So I can say "Hey, look at this! Look at what I've accomplished!
I've made something remarkable all without your involvement,
Now here I am without you, so just look at what I've become"
But when I think of it, this method of reaching toward success
Is probably not the best, or healthiest rule of thumb

So when I peel off the layers, and analyze my psyche
I realize it's not my ex I'm actually trying to impress
I'm just desperately trying to convince myself
Of my own worthiness

Because nobody truly made me feel insecure, except for me
Their rejections were nothing more than my own self-doubts embodied
It's that monster who sometimes glares at me,
Hiding deep behind my eyes
And peeks out when I look in the mirror,
Grumbling from time to time
Telling me I'm not thin enough,
Or that my sense of style is tacky
That my eccentricities are just too much!
And that coolness I am lacking
It tells me to work harder,
To become much more attractive
In personality and dress,
In appearance and in action
It says "How would anyone ever even consider loving you?!"
And I just sit there and take it, knowing damn well it's not true

So now that I've unveiled the monster's mask
I begin the tedious, but worthwhile task
Of realizing my belittlement is primarily done by me
I'll start with my empowerment, make a list of my accomplishments
And I'll keep it somewhat serious, but a little bit silly

You see,
I'm a relentlessly curious explorer of humanity
I'll approach each new perspective, and assess it eagerly
And I have the ability to achieve my heart's desires
I am beautiful, I am powerful, and amazing!
I'm a vessel of creativity, and I truly love to sing
With spiritual conviction, and insightful clarity
And I am filled with so much passion that it often overflows
Spilling out in waves of love, down the many paths it goes
And I am a light-bearer, invoking souls to share the light
Passing it on and glowing, leading vestigial wings to flight

And if I truly love someone, but the sentiment's not shared
It's not due to my character being flawed, or impaired
It's just a slightly offset match, so I shouldn't take it so personally
Because I am very desirable, I'm attractive, I am worthy

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from Adaptations to a Modern Age, released August 25, 2013

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