Stop Hiding

Stop hiding in another's long-shadow And start to occupy a new tomorrow It's often seen that fallen trees give light Enough for seedlings to grow upright. Start by casting your own beam of light Stay true to yourself. And learn how to fight Believe in all you do and say, and stay true. But ultimately, don't beholden in lieu- To any self-doubt that harbours your fears. So let's strikeout out and be like our peers But let's not forget we are a -Different kind; a very different sway. Of that lowly shadow that isn't wasn't you From which you were felled who never grew. What did you do… or more importantly What didn't you, do… not to hide or flee? Stop hiding in another's long-shadow And start to occupy a new tomorrow It's often seen that fallen trees give light Enough for seedlings to grow upright. Start by casting your own beam of light Stay true to yourself. And learn how to fight Else, you'll step back into the dimness What we're reaching for isn't roofless That canopy of which we're all apart Is our family and together we shoulder The blame and the glory and then depart. More than the last we develop braver.