Time Spent

I’ve spent too much time
Staring at the imperfection
Of my reflection
Not enough time spent
Reflecting the identity
Of the girl inside

I’ve spent too much time
Worrying about what’s ahead
The future I’d dread
Not enough time spent
Giving worry to the present
Missed the here and now

I’ve spent too much time
Wearing “Okay,” my favorite mask
Pain? – No need to ask
Not enough time spent
Wearing feeling in the open
Sharing with the world

I’ve spent too much time
Drowning myself in my sorrow
More tears tomorrow
Not enough time spent
Drowning myself in someone’s love
Even in my own

I’ve spent my whole life
Spent entirely too much time
Being just a mime
Not enough time spent
Acting, doing, being, living
Need to just be me.