Repulsed by hunger and driven to impress

Repulsed by hunger and driven to impress

by Joel Howard

I awake today and each day striving to be satisfied

Afraid of lack and saddened by need 

Masking all I don't have, I sprint ahead toward success

For others I do my best 

Terrified of being here and being left 

As I mourn my limitation I ask, 

"What am I made for if not to care for my own needs? 

What are we here for if not to conquer what others believe me to be?" 

Identifying with the rich and running from the poor 

Making friends with the tall and scoffing at those below 

Repulsed by hunger and driven to impress

I simply cant rest - I have chosen not to rest