I must understand

In the maze of life, I seek to find, The truths that dwell within my mind. I must understand the paths I've tread, The dreams I've chased, the words unsaid.Through the echoes of the city's cries, In the flicker of the neon skies, I search for meaning, for a guiding light, In the darkest corners of the night.The struggles faced, the battles fought, Lessons learned, yet some forgot. I must understand the pain, the grace, In every tear, in every face.In the silence, I hear the call, To rise above, to never fall. To find the strength in each heartbeat, In every challenge, in each defeat.I walk the line of joy and strife, Seeking purpose, seeking life. I must understand the why, the how, In the here, in the now.For in this quest, I find my way, Through the night, into the day. I must understand, I must be free, To be the best that I can be.