Be who you needed when you were younger

Don't look up to them, little girl
Don't follow their shades and hues
The wondrous men in the world
Are more confused than you

You listen to their magical stories
Your eyes twinkle with awe
Their strength inspires you, doesn't it?
Your dreamer heart wants more

You make a pedestal for them
And they draw their glittering swords
But didn't you know, little one
Not all that glitters is gold

Your eyes are filled with dreams
They won't let you see through
Don't wish to be like them, love
It might just come true

I have seen their shaking hands
Beheld their trembling smiles
Smelled the acrid fumes of fear
Touched their weeping eyes

They cannot see the stars around you
Nor fathom the seas in your eyes
Don't desire them, child
They have forgotten where the magic lies

Don't let their fears pull you down
Take it from me, I know
They are scared of what shines
They won't espy your glow

Protect your dreams from ravens
And those of others too
Be kind, little one. Love.
There are very few like you

An underdog's mascot
A caress on someone's head
A smiling face amidst the crowds
A blameless bed
A hug to say "It's Alright"
A deserved piece of bread
Don't be who you wanted when you were young, girl
Be who you needed instead.

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