The Comfort Zone

I used to have a comfort zone
where I knew I wouldn't fail.
The same four walls and busywork
were really more like jail.


I longed so much to do the things
I'd never done before,
But stayed inside my comfort zone
and paced the same old floor.


I said it didn't matter
that I wasn't doing much.
I said I didn't care for things
like commission checks and such.


I claimed to be so busy
with the things inside my zone,
But deep inside I longed
for something special of my own.

I couldn't let my life go by
just watching others win.
I held my breath; I stepped outside
and let the change begin.

I took a step and with new strength
I'd never felt before,
I kissed my comfort zone good-bye
and closed and locked the door.

If you're in a comfort zone,
afraid to venture out,
Remember that all winners were
at one time filled with doubt...