living in the real world

people say the real world
is living on your own
taking care of bills
paying for your home

when they think of the real world
i think they get confused
the real world isn't turning 18
or paying for your own shoes

when i think of the real world
i think of pain and sorrow
not knowing who will survive
or if you'll ever see tomorrow

to live in the real world
means to make mistakes
and learn from each and every one
that you continue to make

living in the real world
is thinking for yourself
making all the choices
and asking when you need help

both world bring struggle
peoples world and mine
but i will keep on messing up
and learning from it every time