Saying No to My Dream

I opened up the e-mail with shaking hands. Saw my name printed in a place I dreamed

to stand. The words were everything I prayed for in the night. But life doesn't

always match the timing that feels right. And I hate that I know what I have

to do. 'Cause this door is shining, but I can't walk through.

So I'm saying no. To the letter I wanted the most. The one I thought would save me.

The one I held so close. Feels like breaking my own heart just to stay afloat.

But I'm saying no. To the letter I wanted the most. People say opportunity don't come twice.

But they don't see the battles that I'm fighting in my mind. Sometimes choosing