fly
You see my child we all want to fly
Some of us are just a bit shy
And we have these beautiful wings
But all we do is deny
We hear the birds sing
As they glide up in the air so high
We know where we belong, it's up in the air
But we are content with just our longing stare
Though more beautiful wings there have never been a pair
The joy of those happy birds we could share
But we settle for shrugging it off, and pretending we don’t care
Because you see these people always laugh
When they see those strong wings flap
Knowing that you have something they lack
So that’s what they do, they laugh and they laugh
Trying to make you feel like less than you are
All they do is shout and point out each and every scar
Even though all of them can see that you are a star
But they will never admit, and they will never quite
They will not stop till every drop of hope they take
And every ounce of faith they shake
And all these ugly images of you they will create
But now this is where you show how strong you can be
You can fly higher and faster than they have ever seen
And when they see what you can do they will think it a dream
They tried so hard to tie you down
But in the end you will gain your crown
And people will see for miles around
That hope can never be drowned
So look my child, listen close and learn
No words or actions can ever stop those who yearn
And nothing can stand in the way of hopes power
Even though mockery rains down in a shower
They hate what you are because you are more than they will ever be
So hold fast to your wings and look at them with glee
So my child go now to the sky
Up my child, take your wings, and fly.