Why Can’t I
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Why Can’t I by Dionna Carter
Superb people,
I’m surrounded by them
I peek into their success, screens serenading them with praise
Their dreams they’ve chased, lassoed, overtaken
That shimmer of audacity gleams in their eyes, refusing to be darkened by doubt - yours, mine…
Even their own
I could never
But…
Why can’t I?
Why can’t I be great?
A loud boisterous wave, taking up space, forcing the ocean to acknowledge my presence?
Why can’t my stature rise to meet my potential?
Should I stoop to meet those whose backs have been broken by fear?
Why can’t I tame failure, domesticating it to suit my needs,
instead of cowering beneath its power?
(and if I’m honest, even that belongs to me)
Why can’t I ascend? So high, the altitude takes my breath, but I keep climbing because my purpose is what’s been fueling my lungs.
Why?
Can’t I?
Dionna Carter
One glance at Dionna Carter and you’ll quickly see how she lives her life: boldly and full of color. Though introverted by nature, her beliefs compel her to speak loudly for the ideals she champions. She is driven by a desire to use her gift of writing as a megaphone, offering a voice to those who are trying to find their own. Follow her @flyandshyyy and at dionnacarter.com to experience the world through her words.