Shine
Why do you pretend to give me what you can’t?
You tell me your my friend, then prove to me you aren’t,
The phone calls getting fewer, not like they used to be,
You must see its you changing but you make out that it’s me.
I do my best with people and know exactly who I am,
At first you seemed to notice me, you were my biggest fan,
Then others come along and I’M getting left behind,
How can a person seem so awake then somehow seem so blind?!
But now I clearly see why your friendships shifted and changed,
It’s your insecurity within yourself that’s getting in the way.
Cos somehow you feel threatened by the strength you see I’ve got,
And know the strength you hold inside mounts up to not a lot.
But I will not stop shining because of others fears,
Ill be myself in all I do come jealousy, hate or tears.
You can walk beside me and shine as much as I,
Or diminish in the background where YOU’LL get left behind.
We all have choices in this world, start making them today,
When others glow like big bright stars that blind you on your way,
Don’t put them down and turn your back because YOU’RE in the dark,
But turn your eyes towards them to ignite them with THEIR spark.
Then we can shine together and help others do the same,
For Each and every one of us was born to shine this way…
Copyright © Teri Hopkins | Year Posted 2012
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