My Truth: Time to Shine (Poem)

At the forefront of my mind is my time to shine,

But I must deal with the fact that the obstacles I face

 Have put my progress at a slower pace.

I know without a doubt,

I am being setup to be in a better place.

Emotionally and physically I have much growing to do.

I know this because I am not yet ready;

 Like I told you I would be.

Don't mistake me.

I am enduring and persevering through the battle of time.

I've told few I'm not ready yet to compete,

But some who know continue asking me details

As if I've faced defeat.

Please be assured I am ok.

Is your pressure intended to help pain go away?

I have not lost focused. I am not astray.

So silence you out I will.

Be concerned with your own goals.

Quit sitting still.

This is about me.

My transformation, my plea to the universe for success.

I am already sucessful because I give it my best.

I`m already on top,

Though you have not yet seen.

I will not flaunt as an example

When I am an exception.

I will only stay determined and working.

Outworking you.

No justifications or explainations.

I choose to stay behind the scenes.

Until the world's views can respect me.

It's not just a night on stage,

It's redeveloping a thinking process.

Those who say I can't or won't have too much time.

You're not doing your best.

When my time comes I will show-case like they never knew possible.

When you see me on stage, I will be un-stoppable.

So judge as you must, and waste your time.

But my time is precious.

There is so much to do.

I am not concerned with him or her or who

There are those who have been there,

Never judged. Never doubted.

You just cared.

To you I owe my success.

Your encouragement helps me do my best.

Life is not perfect.

Neither am I.

But I am proud because I continue to try.

My heart respects those better than me.

I love them because they see me for me.

And help me to grow to be a better me.

The transformation process is what I preach.

But I must learn, if I can ever successfully teach.

So learning I am.

I`m growing it's true.

I`m not ashamed to admit I`m flawed.

But progress is my priority.

Not a stage. Not a competion.

Just my destiny.

Here I go lacing up my Nike's...

I`m out the door.

See you on stage.

"A SETBACK is a SETUP for a COMEBACK"