prodigy

by michaelcahill

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prodigy

oh the burden
of expectation
the hopeful eyes searing holes
through every dream I dare to

yes, with ease
but if you please my needs
lie elsewhere
yet you stare for you once were a
prodigy

will I remove the sting of failure's ring
when all around you sing of my
rapid rise
will skies become a royal blue for you
if I

if I

the clouds are going somewhere
that much I can see
I envision chariot wheels turning and burning
the air with speed
indeed

and now I return
to your chagrin
you muster cheer
from wells of regret

I've none
failure only exists
when it matters

to you
the prodigal
son returns

it began to rain
I've come home
from my journey

I never was a

prodigy

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