get ahead

by tomato boy

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Holding hopes to my chest,
Falling behind as they
Slowly crumble through my
Fingers. flying fractals
In the wind

Slowly growing older,
Others passing by me.
Branches hit me in their
Wake as they speed ahead.
Wait for me

I’m tired of staying in bed while my
Mind’s still on the mend and I’m not
Able to get ahead because
I’m tired
I’m tired
I’m tired

Trying to redeem my
self as I lose all my
Faith in all that I bring
To this, is it worth it
In the end

Calling friends to my side
Hoping they’ll still answer
Even though it’s been months
Since I've talked or even
Thought of them

Who’s to say I
Want to be any-
Thing that I planned to be

Who’s to say I’m
Anything I planned
or want to be

Who’s to say I
Planned to be
Anything that I want to be

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released December 18, 2020

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tomato boy Iowa City, Iowa

tomato boy writes and records sad, folkish tunes from the comfort and safety of his greenhouse :')

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