For poetry lovers #2

“This Is Not for Me”

A path unwinding, a road unsure
Leading me places, I’d rather not endure
A life that’s scripted, a role I must play
But the lines don’t feel mine, the words don’t sway

I search for a glimpse of what’s real
A reflection of me isn’t just ideal
But the mirror’s distorted, the image unclear
And I’m left with a sense of doubt and fear

This is not for me, I say to myself
This life, this path, it’s not my wealth
I yearn for something more, something true
A journey that’s mine, a story anew.