I keep waiting
for my world to fall apart
and it never does.
I keep hoping
for my dreams to come together
and they never do.
I persist.
I remain.
I am here in ways
I can’t explain.
Repercussions.
Rewards.
A life line.
The punch line.
I keep forcing
a revolution
a resolution
and
In the flux of existence, we often find ourselves suspended between anticipation and realization, a state where the expected crumbles of our world never seem to manifest, and yet, the dreams we fervently hope to materialize remain elusive. This tension between what is feared and what is desired is a fundamental aspect of the human experience.
The Anticipation of Collapse
The expectation that our world will fall apart, a sentiment born perhaps from a history of challenges or a mindset attuned to the precariousness of life, can be a constant background noise, an unsettling hum that colors our days.
The Elusiveness of Dreams
Conversely, the hope for our dreams to crystallize into reality is a guiding star, a beacon that motivates and drives us forward. Yet, the realization of these dreams can often seem just out of reach, a mirage that fades upon approach.
Persistence and Existence
In this interplay of fears and aspirations, we persist. Our continued existence, our resilience in the face of this dichotomy, becomes a testament to our strength. We remain, anchored in ways that defy simple explanation, a blend of repercussions and rewards shaping our journey.
Forcing Change
The effort to force a revolution, a resolution in our lives, speaks to our inherent desire to mold our destiny, to steer the ship of our existence towards a chosen horizon. Yet, the true nature of change is often more subtle, more organic than the forceful turns we attempt to enact.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
We reflect on the human condition of waiting for disaster while hoping for dreams to come true, recognizing the tension between these two states. We acknowledge the resilience in persisting through this dynamic, the complexities of existence that are not easily explained. The desire to force a revolution or resolution in our lives underscores our innate urge to shape our destinies, even as we learn that change often unfolds in ways beyond our immediate control.
Glossarium
- Anticipation of Collapse: The expectation of negative events or failure.
- Elusiveness of Dreams: The challenge in achieving one’s aspirations.
- Persistence and Existence: The act of continuing in spite of difficulties.
- Forcing Change: The attempt to actively and rapidly alter one’s circumstances or life.
“Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.” – Barack Obama
In the theater of life, we play our part,
Between the ruins and dreams of the heart.
Waiting for collapse, hoping for flight,
In the dance of shadows and light.
Yet, in this push and pull, we find our way,
Through the tides of night and day.
Forcing change, seeking a sign,
In the journey, the punch line we define.
We invite you to reflect on your own experiences of balancing anticipation and aspiration, and the ways in which you navigate this complex dynamic.
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