Giving Up (on my terms)

I have given up once again.
There are way too many ironies in this world
to believe we are our own masters.

The fight was worthy.
Opened the eyes of folks who never knew
I had it in me.

For what it's worth
I have made my circle of peers smaller
by refusing to do what was asked of me.

It may be too late,
but now that I have agreed to their terms
they might come back

I really didn't mean to be strong for long
Just kind of wanted to know I could be.
You know that grown-up feeling you crave
Making your own decisions
Choosing your own path

I had no idea it would circle me back
to where it all started.

No idea
you'd be willing to craft my dream
to call my bluff

I accept your terms now...
Now that I know, if you fall short on your promises
I have the strength to walk away.