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Construction Of Self

from Growing Young by Niklas Li

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There was construction going on by my house. Saw it as a metaphor. Here is the result

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What is a man supposed to do?
With the crossroads of life in front of him
Its not a matter of sink or swim
Just how long can he put off the decision

Walking, false talking, lying to yourself
Easiest way around asking for help
Going through the motions
Hoping its the potion
To end your minds commotion

One path seems so very empty a blank slate imagination erasing
The other just filled with things i expect

Helplessly hoping to understand yourself
Causing trouble just to feel
He has an artistic sunburn
She paints like child
Hoping it will make it all worthwhile

Traveling Alone
Each life individual Unknown
Bursting with the freshest flavours
So you forget you can not savour

This parade it can not wait
A cascading experience is self made
Its the only way to pave that path

So ill steal that cannon
Aim top of mountain
Cause an avalanche for a laugh
Overreact to disinterest
And leave the past in the past

I got sadness running through my blood
Im questioning my manhood
I cant stop asking
How come and why?

So ill sing another song so the skyline
Wait to watch the sunrise
Seems like it shining just for me
Good god its nice to at least have something.

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from Growing Young, released June 23, 2015

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Niklas Li San Francisco, California

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If you enjoy the writing check out my new book 'Defining Life' on amazon now.

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