I Saw a Six Year Old Child
I saw a six year old child
Barely smiled
He saw me and quickly looked down
Heart racing
Thoughts pacing
Eyes pretending to study the ground
I asked why is this
The emotion you choose
With a sigh he mumbled
“Just look at my shoes”
I said they look pretty cool
“They didn’t think so at school”
Well kids are mean, just try not to care
“But how do I ignore everyone’s stare”
See your shoes are a reflection of the uniqueness in you
They get you attention since they’re something new
What makes you stand out is nothing to fear
Embrace yourself, let your passion be clear
You live in a world where talk is cheap
There’s power in actions just don’t be a sheep
It’s comfortable to be
Just another in a herd
But be fearless and lead
