Why do I challenge myself to reason
The pride, the desperation
Why do I give you my essence, my power
Defused like a bare and naked light bulb
Mesmerized like a bug trapped in the headlights of life

Why do I challenge myself to reason
The anguish, the pain
Why do I allow you to ridicule, to judge
Mystified in the loss of oneself to stop or go
Mesmerized by the amber lights of the worlds eyes

Why do I challenge myself to reason
The loneliness, the fear
Why do I show you my weakness, my restraint
Fragile like the wings of a butterfly in the rain
Mesmerized as your words fall like tear drops of destruction

Why do I challenge myself to reason
The emptiness, the importance
Why do I dismiss you as my friend, my foe
Spineless like the crawling insects trapped in the glow
Mesmerized by your illusion of false confidence

Why do I challenge myself to reason
The wretchedness, the attraction
Why do I teach my passion, my significance
Empowered by the unity of the circle of life
The band of friendship not limited by time or attitude

Why do I challenge myself to reason
Because the challenge is to stand before you
Brave in the knowledge that I am enough
That is why I challenge myself to reason
Because I AM WORTH IT !