There are many things I don't currently understand
I want to work hard and succeed but I can't seem to
rise and take that certain step; that's the current
predicament I'm in

I've always read that it's the body that's most honest
so while I tell others I'm happy, what are the sneezes
and headaches trying to tell me?

There are countless goals I want to see achieved
and while I know I have the passion and dedication
perhaps the problem lies in the fact that I'm
unable to apply it correctly

I've always read that it's the body that's most honest and
though I repeat I'm managing just fine, what are the body aches
and rashes trying to tell me?

There are infinite sights and discoveries I wish to behold
with my own eyes and while I know it's possible and within my grasp
my reach always falls short since I haven't moved from where I am

I've always read that it's the body that's most honest so
though I convince myself hopelessness isn't around me,
what are the stomach pains and nosebleeds trying to tell me?

It's as if something, perhaps a feeling, is attempting to make
contact with me but it's not getting the message out to me clearly
so I shield it away, like a nuisance, hoping it won't bother me

I've always read that it's the body that's most honest so
though I convince myself not very worried and at ease,
what are the joint pains and swelling trying to tell me?

The body is trying to covey a warning to me that
I can't decipher at this point but I am aware it's
alerting and exposing me for the liar that I'm being

I've always read that it's the body that's most honest
and though I put a smile on my face, what are the hives
and head colds trying to tell me?