I'm watched you cry;
I've held you in the night
when you pleaded to keep
sleeping through morning.
I've seen you lose all hope
and forget how brave you are
to face tomorrow when
it will be a repeat of today.
But I'm urging you,
I'm begging you
to find your courage
somewhere within.
You can do this;
there's fear in the pit
of your stomach,
but you're a fighter.
Let your darkness shine
for only honesty
can bring light to the world.
If you aren't accepted,
move on to the next
because you will find love
only when you are real.
You think your heart
is painted black,
but I've heard your laugh
and it's the most vibrant
thing I've ever seen.
Show me that beautiful smile,
the one that brightens my day
and will do the same for
all others who are blessed by it.