I never tried to fail,
I never wished to falter.
I only care to succeed,
And do my best.

But my will is weak,
And control out of reach.
I am not who I believed,
Or dreamed of being.

I am only what I do not
Ever wish to be.
I was born to be alone,
Away from the tender touch
Of emotion.

Oct. 22, 1997
Why Me?