From the moment I was born something tried to stop me
Encasing me in a dome that had limits I could not see
And it was that barrier which kept me from seeing it all
It wouldn’t be until decades later that I discovered it
The story begins when I was a child with a great gift
One that was noticed and led to me getting rewarded
I was offered a chance of exploration on land and water
Holding little bears and swimming deep in the Reef
But I was told I couldn’t go which marked the first time
Many years later was a time of pain and wondering
It led to the idea and plan to take an adventure miles away
When everything was ready to go I was held back again
And then school resumed and I had to finish my studies
College was supposed to be a time of wanderlusting
It wouldn’t be until my final year that it came true
An opportunity to achieve my main dream for years
Blessings were given and all was originally set for me
Until you once again stepped in and altered my life
Throwing my schedule for a loop with an ultimatum
I realized a decision had to be made and I made one
It was at the moment I knew you were watching me above
A few more years would pass and I took more control
Changing my outlook, my vision and even my appearance
Yet I couldn’t fool you as you peered from the sky above
Just waiting to strike once again which wasn’t far away
I knew since I was a child that I was destined to fly high
And I finally decided to try and earn the rights to my wings
But you fought the hardest here to prevent me from this
Delays and miscommunications stalled me for several months
Nearly a quarter of the year I spent attempting to win
Setback after setback, frustration building upon itself on me
It was here that I finally came face-to-face with this barrier
I finally broke, sat there teary-eyed and slammed at it hard
This is what you wanted to see from me this whole time
Disheveled and broken but safely in the dome that you built
However that fire wouldn’t extinguish no matter what you did
And I eventually picked myself up and received my rights
Holding it in my hands was a big accomplishment of its own
But I wasn’t satisfied with this alone and needed to use it
I had to grab those wings and break through the barrier above
Which kept me contained and grounded for all these years
Another opportunity came a few years ago but you blocked me
Like a few times before the excuse was that I wasn’t opulent enough
Yet I didn’t break again and I continued to beat on the barrier door
I was able to sojourn in new domains and plan my next attempts
Creating a new chapter of my life that I felt I truly controlled
What wasn’t expected was the desperation move you made
Prematurely ending that sojourn and shrinking the dome
Not only that but attacking family and friends to get my focus
Realizing I would put aside this dream to tend to them first
As the year came to a close I was once again at square one
Frustrated, but not broken, I finally sensed fear that I’m close
You know you cannot keep this up forever and I know it too
Eventually I will shatter through this barrier you created me
Not even this current pervasive malady can stop me from this
I will succeed and I have the support of my family and friends
Even if some are wary of me going on this long overdue voyage
You can try to clip my wings but if you take the air I have water
I’m willing to face my fears of it and swim the rest of the way
Just to feel fresh new air and experience foreign moments
Because something out there awaits for me to safely arrive
To join in the revelry of the cosmopolitans as we make memories
Time is running out for you as I have the key to no longer stay
I will cross over this barrier and finally see the world one day. . .
Novatourist 