Trying to Be You

So hell bent on being authentic
I've bent myself 
Helplessly 
Out in the attempts

Instead of making progress
I wander in circles
Trying to make my own mark
Start blazing my own trails

Off the beaten path
No rest, no turning back
Wandering into intersections
Blasting right through the traffic

Ignoring the forewarnings
Or the offerings of others
Stepping over the misfortuned
Avoiding encumbrances

No tolls, no detours
A go-getter to the end
Got to get there
Alone and independent

Morning through sunsets
Soles of shoes worn and broken
Falling apart 
Under marching orders no one ordered

Ever forward, even if it isn't forward
Stay busy with your purpose
Stay busy
Don't be worthless

Forever chasing the means to be unique
Completely forgotten 
To actually let life live
Without need to be remarkable

You're already novel and unique
No need to seek the proof
Because no one is critiquing you
On how well you can be you.