Not what but Who

What's keeping me here?
Is it lack of talent
or could it be too much?
Is it laziness or
trying too hard?
Is it self pity or
self doubt?
Is it someone else or
just me?
What's keeping me here?

The ability to change your destination
isn't left to anyone but you.
The ability to take the first step
towards the right direction
isn't left to anyone but you.
The ability to crash and burn and
then begin again
isn't left to anyone but you.

What's keeping me here?
It's not a what but who.
Who's keeping me here?
The answer to the question
is you.

This

This is not what I wanted.

This isn't the way it should be.

This is not what I planned.

This isn't  unfolding properly.

This isn't going to last.

This won't be forever.

This isn't just a phase.

This isn't just one of those things.

This won't last forever.

This too shall pass.