Smile from the Shadows

In the shadows where whispers lie,

Echoes of sorrow, a silent cry.

Searching for light in a broken dream,

Wondering why it’s harder than it seems.

Staring in the mirror, the weight of the world,

Thoughts like storms, unfurled and swirled.

Heart heavy with the burdens we bear,

But look around—feel the love in the air.

Do you see that smile, shining so bright?

A soul so pure, chasing the light.

In a chair of steel, that heart beats free,

Rising above, just to be.

So take a moment, breathe it in,

Look beyond your skin, let the healing begin.

There’s strength in laughter, in a heart that thrives,

In the little moments, that’s where hope survives.

Waves of anxiety, crashing like tides,

But the young one laughs, no place to hide.

Through all the pain, they find their way,

Show us all that it's okay.

Do you see that strength, rising like the sun?

Every single struggle, look what they’ve done.

In a world of fear, they brave the fight,

Coloring their life in shades of light.

So take a moment, breathe it in,

Look beyond your skin, let the healing begin.

There’s strength in laughter, in a heart that thrives,

In the little moments, that’s where hope survives.

Stop, reflect, reassess the grace,

Life’s precious gift, in every face.

With each step back, let the heart expand,

There’s beauty in the struggle, together we stand.

So when the shadows start to creep,

Remember that laughter runs souls deep.

And in that wheelchair, a spirit so wild,

Tears become laughter, the heart of a child.