Why Do I Exist?

When days go by without a word
When I speak without being heard
When calls for help go ignored
When being around me, makes you bored

I wonder why it is
That I exist

When I look into the mirror and dislike what I see
When I feel so insecure... with me
When I can't look one year ahead
When I am filled, with only fear instead

I wonder why it is
That I exist

When I try to play the perfect part
When I contemplate making kissing up an art
When guilt befalls me every time I put myself first
When I feel constantly jealous or hurt

I wonder why it is
That I exist

When I sit down and try to make sense of everything
When I cry in the middle of a song we used to sing
When I think about you every single day
When I have to wonder if any mind, to me, is paid

I wonder why it is
That I exist

Just because you don't know me
Doesn't mean I'm not worth knowing
I have to give credit where it's due
Can't keep waiting on approval from you...

There's no need to wonder why it is
That I exist

I exist to bring a smile with a homemade card
I exist to give a hug to someone who's had it hard
I exist to sing a soulful song from the heart
I exist to turn words into a priceless work of art

I suppose it is time to walk down my path
Forgive myself and never look back
I will be thankful for those who want a slice of my existence
I'll hold tighter to love that is consistent

To love, to laugh, to touch with kindness
Those are all the reasons I exist...