Conviction

I hesitate

Just a little break in my step

A hiccup in my tread

It shows in my eyes

The sliver of indecision

The tremble in my voice

The hitch in my breath

My shifty eyes

Slumping shoulders touch my ears

And my shuffling steps

I want to say what I feel out loud

Scream and let it all out

Convey everything in steady, clear words

Not shake myself or anyone else

Be strong in voice and will

Show the world that I’m nothing to be trifled with

Be a force of nature to be reckoned with

For once, I want to be unstoppable

My words too be taken seriously

Face no opposition constantly

Let things go over smoothly for me

Let plans not cancel

Let hopes not crush

Let dreams be achieved

And my worries cleared

I want to fret about little things no more

Won’t care what the others think no more

I will scare easily no more

Hold my head up and push my shoulders back from now on

Let’s see if I have the strength to do this

Let this be a test I set for myself

We’ll see if I pass with flying colors

I’ll take two steps forward and no steps backward

If the sky is the limit

I really want to see it

Touch it, feel it, float above and clear it

Help myself reach my potential

I won’t stop myself any more

Only push forward against my walls

Keep it up, don’t fall prey to the lazy voice

Get up, keep up and do what I came here to do

Prove my mettle

Won’t settle

Here’s the chance to be truly happy from now on for once and for all

Achieve my dreams

Live the fairytale I’ve been yearning for

Find my bliss in my future

And for that I work from now

I’ll be happy years from now

Won’t take that from myself

You’ll see, I won’t let you down

I’ll be happy.