Keep On

I'm too young for this 

And way too old for that 

They'll tell you all you are is your place

Human as cog

And maybe you are 

Yeah, right

Caving in is never an option  

Not ever

Your past

Your mistakes

And those regrets that tear at you

In the dark 

The pain that comes 

When you wonder if it'll all come together 

And if it does, when?

That's all part of how you got here

Strong, wise 

Release and sweet clarity

Shining colored shards

Not crumbled and broken 

An intricate mandala

A masterpiece in stained glass 

Every breath a work of art 

So keep doing YOU

Write

Bake

Volunteer

Work 

Read

Think 

Meditate

Touch 

Make love

Sing

Feed them

Sew it together 

Give them original compositions 

Teach

Coach

Speak

Mold

Paint

Pray

Play

Just don't ever be silenced 

And never give up

You're worth it 

Life is worth it