Independence Day

I want to try everything

even though I could fail

even though I could get hurt

even though I might learn it's not right for me

I'll never really know unless I try

I'll never really succeed

if I never really risk failing

I want to push through the low self-worth

find my worth, claim it

cherish it

I want to say yes to friends more

be places I might get asked more

go out with friends more

invite friends more

Dare to throw a party

even though no-one might come

I want to learn to swim

Even though I am scared of the water

Go to the fair

Go to a ball game

Go to a concert

Even though I am scared of the crowds

I want to be with people

who make it feel safe

to risk embarrassing myself

maybe even a little fun

to risk embarrassing myself

People who love me

I don't want to leave

until I've tried everything

even though I could fail

--j.r.m.b