Inside it screams, inside it hides
The shell of a person, a prison, a life
A portrait of shadows, a view so distorted
The world cannot see what lies buried within
The fear, the questions, the unknown so haunting
To wither and die, then be born again
In an world so cruel
Inside it screams, inside it hides
The shell of a person, a prison, a life
A portrait of shadows, a view so distorted
The world cannot see what lies buried within
The fear, the questions, the unknown so haunting
To wither and die, then be born again
In an world so cruel, and often unaccepting
Where judgment is common place and words stab like knives
Where eyes seek answers not understanding
And hate comes to greet you like a thief in the night
Bear witness to fools and their fear of the unknown
While they throw their stones and belittle at will
Anyone hoping for an easy transition
Must walk through a gauntlet with gears set to kill
Quietly hopeful and praying for ease
Seeking the path less traveled in faith
Prepping yourself for the moment you release it
The person inside you that you no longer hate
Stepping out of the shadows and into the sun
Showing light to the secret you’ve been holding so dear
Released like a butterfly from springtime cocoon
Beauty no longer shrouded by worry and fear
Perfect and flawless, the you that’s inside
The struggles, the fears, the despair overcome
Out with the world and beaming with pride
You hold your head high, a new journey has begun
Now open and honest and feeling more whole
With a smile, and a heart, and a warriors soul
Not a hero, not a martyr just a person brave and true
Confident now embracing that “it’s okay to be YOU”
