Half filled cup

A conflict between fear and curiosity

An enigma for a country bumpkin in a city

thousands of thoughts through lately

thoughts that I make and thoughts that make me

actions that I never took

resolutions that couldn’t fruit

emotions that wavered without much truth

convictions that weren’t pursued

so what are you trying to do?

who are you trying to please?

is this try even worth it?

or is it just your inner greed?

the half empty cup says, you know what

shut down, just be nothing

do nothing. feel nothing

seek nothing. see nothing

the half filled cup however says

Yes, thoughts are going to daunt you

And failure is going to haunt you

yes, sometimes all you’ll do is sigh

Run to a corner and just cry

But, the next day after a good cry

you’re still gonna wake up

so pick yourself up and look up the sky

bid good bye to the swollen eye

the universe is pulling you back

just to bring a new hope of joy

to shoot you forward and up high to fly