Sandcastles

Two big leaps forward, one giant leap back
Life was calm and we couldn't have that
Shattered and torn my world has to fall
And underneath I know I've created it all
Stumbling my way through life
The past is haunting and stings like a knife
A recurring problem that won't seem to fade
Afraid of the mistakes that I could possibly make
Stuck in this puddle of doom
Waiting for the storm to pass through

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And now, I just feel so out of place
My sandcastles drowned by the waves
Holding on to my endless sorrow
Afraid of what's to come tomorrow
Gathering shattered pieces of regret
Thinking I've got nothing left
Desperately clinging to hope
That happiness I'll come to know

I do what they ask, and bow my head to pray
Hoping that someone will show me the way
My heart is not bulletproof
I struggle to handle the truth
Repeating mistakes I've already made
Forgetting my umbrella in the rain
Casting shadows on my breaking heart
My full circle always missing a part
Wondering what's left for me
Trying to pick up the pieces and leave

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Engulfed in sadness and impending rage
I'm like a tiger bound to his cage
Full of promise but out of luck
Worried about things that don't matter much
Searching for my flame to ignite the fire within
Finding the courage to let the light in
Wandering through losing the race
Struggling simply to find my place