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comfort in the unknown
April 11, 2021
I've wandered far from home
longing for a friend
where do I belong
I'm scared to start again
there’s comfort in what’s known
there’s comfort in what’s been
there’s comfort in what’s normal
comfort in what’s seen
me and all my doubts
more than just a few
I can't figure out
how to start anew
cause what do I know?
where am I supposed to be?
none of this is normal
give me eyes to see
how much longer can I take it?
I'm not sure what to do
maybe I could make it
if I were more like you
what’s it like to be normal?
what’s it like to be free?
what’s it like to wake up
as who you’re meant to be?
help me to stand back up
help me to be like you
find comfort in the unknown
comfort in the new
© Ryleigh K., Mooresville, North Carolina
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