Inspiration

Does it come natural or do I dig deep
Can I do this when I’m smiling or only when I weep
Are ideas always there or unexpected like a thief
Are feelings everlasting or can they be brief
Is there only right and wrong, black and white
Or are gray areas considered to be alright
Am I trapped inside a box, bound with shackles and such
Rather like Houdini where the limits weren’t much
Is there only what’s inside me that can be found
Or do I use what I see, what’s all around
Only original thoughts that swarm my brain
Or do others’ suggestions help me to maintain
Should I change the way I think, act, or feel
Should I chose to accept it and learn to deal
Could this be from a dream where there aren’t any rules
Could this be reality where my thoughts are merely tools
Things that take action because they speak louder than words
Or hidden, silent, private ideas of, well of course, truly yours
Always walking in a straight line, directly to my destination
Sometimes go in circles overcame by confusion and frustration
Am I peaceful, in charge, centered, and eager to please
Am I enraged, controlled, off balance, concerned about me
Can I be selfless and selfish both at the same time
Self preservation, necessity or punishable crime
Should I give people my all and run myself thin
Should I save it for myself, to help ensure a win
Do I find the words or do they find me
Is it all of the above, I guess we'll just have to wait and see