The shadow of mistakes, a constant blight, Each step I take, a stumble in the night. A symphony of errors, discordant and deep, Where every triumph, a fleeting, fragile sleep. The weight of judgment, a crushing, heavy hand, On every choice, a self-imposed command. To meet a standard,...
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Losing Control
(Laid-back, syncopated reggae beat with a heavy bassline kicks in. A simple, melodic keyboard line plays over it. The drum beat is a classic one-drop.) (Verse 1 – Rapper) Yo, the bassline’s heavy, a pulse in the gloom But my head’s a concrete jungle, no room to bloom...
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Overcoming Fear Of Unknow
A heavy weight, a heart that’s sore, Disappointment stings once more. Dreams unmet, a path unclear, But hope remains, I persevere. Tears may fall, like cleansing rain, Washing clean the hurt, the pain. Though shadows linger, skies will mend, Brighter days are just around the bend. I’ll take...
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Under The Knife
In sterile halls, where shadows lie, A blade awaits, beneath a cold, bright eye. My heart implodes, a frantic drum, As fear itself takes hold and numbs. Will I wake up, whole once more? Or drift away, and wake no more? These are the thoughts that plague my...
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Woke Up One Morning
(Verse 1)Woke up one morning, the sun shined so brightBut my body felt heavy, nothin’ felt rightFrom my neck down, a stillness so deepA promise of movement I no longer could keepThe doctors they spoke with a worried soft tone“A spinal cord injury, you’re not on your own”But...
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A Burden
The weight I carry, unseen by eye, A constant pressure, a silent sigh. A fear of draining, a well run dry, Makes me question if I bring them joy. Their gentle patience, a whispered grace, But doubt lingers, etched on my face. Is my presence unwanted, a misplaced...
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They Don’t Understand
Trapped in a cage, though the bars unseen, A world of motion, a life serene. They see the stillness, a peaceful guise, But the storm within my own two eyes. A symphony of aches, a constant drone, A fire that burns where flesh and bone Should move with...
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Look At Me
(Verse 1 – Pop)(Upbeat synth intro with a clean, driving drum machine beat)Woke up this morning, sun in my eyes, yeahAnother perfect day beneath these clear blue skies, yeahGot my coffee ready, got my shoes tied tightEverything’s in place, yeah, everything’s so brightThey said I’d never make it,...
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I AM THE CURE! I AM THE FIGHT!
(Heavy, distorted guitar riff kicks in with a driving, frantic drum beat)(Verse 1)WAKE UP IN A COLD SWEAT! ANOTHER EMPTY DAY!THE MONSTER’S IN MY HEAD, WON’T LET ME LOOK AWAY!A SHADOW ON THE WALL, A THIRST I CANNOT QUENCH!I’M TRAPPED INSIDE THIS HELL, MY SOUL INSIDE A TRENCH!I...
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Spinal Cord Collaboration Speech
This is the speech I gave ar the spinal cord collaboration. Today, I stand before you to shed light on a topic that often goes unnoticed—the struggles faced by spinal cord individuals. It is a journey marked by immense challenges, both physical and emotional, but one that carries...
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