Cast Shadows Away

Beauty in the darkest of places.
Take solace and guide your way.
Don’t be paralysed by complacence.
Strive to be better than yesterday.
No pawn mentality!

Turn away from those who offer what seems too good to be true.
People like that are con artists in classy suits;
Dictators waiting to take control.

Carve your route as you see fit.
Light up this world rather than eclipse it.
Be something that brings you comfort.
Not a grifter looking to be supported.
Avoid fraud whores!

Cast out those who wish to see you become another clone.
They are a blight that wants to keep you caged.
Every struggle of their lives has been staged.

Peel back the fake candy coating.
Underneath is a bitter freak.
Spouting pollution to toxify your atmosphere.
They want your existence to be bleak.
Yet you don’t have to conform and…
Become a tool in their arsenal of pain.
This life you are living is yours to be doing…
Whatever it is that makes you perfectly serene.

Don’t kneel in their filth.
You can be so much more.
They might be putrid.
But you can shine forever more.

Hold all joys and make them your future.
Remember the good times and cast shadows away.
Become a beacon that they cannot falter.
Make sure to be you every fucking day!