Rise Above the Shadows

They lookin' down from their high, never a clue,

I fight through the shadows, just to make it through.

Hidden behind a mask, they think they see,

But I’m more than the surface, more than they believe.

Struggles in silence, a battle unseen,

Chasing my dream, fighting for that one true gleam.

Put all my effort, give it my all,

Hoping one day I’ll stand proud and tall.

They don’t see the pain, the tears I hide,

But I keep pushing forward, I won’t lose my stride.

Wish I could be loved for who I really am,

Not just the efforts, not just the man.

One day I’ll rise, break free from these chains,

Bring light to my family, ease all the pain.

Power and riches... they deceive, they lie,

While kindness and truth, they quietly die.

But inside me, a fire’s burning bright,

I’ll claim my place, step into the light.

So I’ll keep fighting, with hope in my heart,

One day I’ll find my way, make a brand new start.