Finish counting and open your eyes

I don't want to be held to the fire
Conformed to social ideals
Cast me into flame
Until I'm fully forged
I don't want to break
At first touch

"Know thyself", I tell myself
So you can know me too
These secrets, desires and dreams
Hopes and fears
All of them
I want to tell you

I don't want to be wishful
I want to be grateful
Seek a little further
I know you will find me
No longer hiding
I'm right here