Think for Yourself

Bright eyed, she stepped into the dawn,

New state, new hope, but something’s wrong.

Wore her name with pride, with love in her heart,

But shadows grew where the light should start.

Jessica was bright, with a future so clear,

Chasing dreams, free of doubt and fear.

A heart so big, in a small town’s glow,

Believed in teaching, wanted her students to grow.

But the higher ups whispered, secrets in the air,

Changing her world, stripping her bare.

Caught in the maze of politics and lies,

Lost the trust in her own eyes.

Don’t let the world control your mind,

Stand tall, be strong, and stay kind.

Sometimes we must think for ourselves,

Or lose who we are to someone else.

She learned to hide her true voice behind a mask,

Taught about history, but it was a different task.

Poisoned by power, she felt the strain,

Questioned her morals, was it all in vain?

But her heart still beats for what is right,

Fighting against the shadows in the night.

She knew she had to find her way,

Break the chains, no more sway.

Don’t let the world control your mind,

Stand tall, be strong, and stay kind.

Sometimes we must think for ourselves,

Or lose who we are to someone else.

A lesson learned in silent tears,

Listen to your voice amid your fears.

The moral’s clear, it’s your own fight,

Keep your spirit shining bright.

Jessica found her strength anew,

Hearts and minds she aimed to woo.

Moral of the tale, simple and true,

Think for yourself, be brave, breakthrough.