Tired of taking it all in
Seriously considering
The option of becoming cynical
Hard as stone

I always felt depleted
Under the demands of the world
When I felt that I was thriving
It was in my inner world

I never knew the balance
I took it all in or nothing
I couldn't play my part
I shut it all out

Or went to far striving to succeed Ref: But all that you have is your
soul What is it worth if you don't keep it open
Yes, it hurts sometimes
But if you shut the world out, you shut out life

I've grown a garden I want somebody to see
But I'm scared they'll trample all over it
It's safer being here on my own
Picking wild flowers, enjoying them on my own

You better walk out that door
And taste the bitter and the soar
Cause that's the only way to grow
Then come back home to reflect some more

I never knew the balance
I took it all in or nothing
I couldn't play my part
I shut it all out
Or went to far striving to please

Don't shut out life