Been Grinding

( Late nights, scrolling through the screen, Dreams in my pocket, but they feel unseen. Resume polished, I’m ready to shine, But rejection’s a thief, stealing my time. Hustle hard, but the struggle feels real, Hoping for a break, man, I’m losing my zeal. Interviews lined up, but nerves start to creep, Got my heart on my sleeve, it’s harder to sleep. Suit on, tie tight, I’m fakin’ a smile, But inside I’m breakin’, it’s been a long while. Ghosted and muted, like I’m lost in a maze, Searching for a sign, trapped in this haze. Friends say “stay strong,” but they don’t see the grind, Counting every no, it’s messin’ with my mind. But I’ll rise from the ashes, I won’t let it drown, With every tear shed, I’m turning it around