Standing Outside The Fire
We call them cool
Those hearts that have no scars to show
The ones that never do let go
And risk the tables being turned
We call them fools
Who have to dance within the flame
Who chance the sorrow and the shame
That always comes with getting burned
But you've got to be tough when consumed by desire
'Cause it's not enough just to stand outside the fire
We call them strong
Those who can face this world alone
Who seem to get by on their own
Those who will never take the fall
We call them weak
Who are unable to resist
The slightest chance love might exist
And for that forsake it all
They're so hell-bent on giving ,walking a wire
Convinced it's not living if you stand outside the fire
Standing outside the fire
Standing outside the fire
Life is not tried, it is merely survived
If you're standing outside the fire
There's this love that is burning
Deep in my soul
Constantly yearning to get out of control
Wanting to fly higher and higher
I can't abide
Standing outside the fire
Standing outside the fire
Standing outside the fire
Life is not tried, it is merely survived
If you're standing outside the fire
I guess in too many ways, I've been standing outside the fire. Life gives you a chance to try it, that's what life is all about. It's about making mistakes, being wrong, and finding out what doesn't work, because after it's all said and done, you don't repeat mistakes, you're right, and you know what works.
I know that it was my own fault that I'm being held back a semester, and it's ok, because that doesn't define who I am, or what I'll do with my life. When I get out of high school, I'll be 18, a normal age for high school grads. I can live my life still, I'll go to a community college, and at least earn my associates in business, and I'll see where it takes me from there. Who knows, by 30 I could have that little bookshop/cafe place of my own, and be quite content for the rest of my life. I want to take chances, make mistakes, and know in the end I'll still be ok, because I will be ok. I have wonderful friends who have stood by me, a loving boyfriend who is beside me all the way, and an encouraging family who will always be there to catch me when I fall..
My life isn't over just because of a little set-back, and that's all that this is, a minor set-back in business terms. And besides, when my time comes and life comes to a close, I'll go out swinging, because I'm stubborn, and I wouldn't want it any other way!
I love you all who have been there, and those who haven't I'm sorry you'll miss out on my moments of glory, they're really a sight to see!!
A Poem To Me
You are beautiful and resourceful,
Intelligent and kind.
You've never been a doormat
And life won't get you down now.
You're learning and growing
And you know that will never be done.
You're couragous and quick-witted,
Humorous, and love easily.
Some people may see these things
As things that will bring you down.
But be true to yourself,
Because if you don't love you,
Who will?