Legacy
Let us make our path lead to something more.
When you fail, do not grieve and do not mourn,
so that when someone looks at your life and adventures
they know that you did not just venture,
helplessly.
We must leave a legacy,
a reminder of our purpose
and all those who failed to hurt us
because we stuck with those who heard us.
Yes, we were nervous,
yes, we were scared
of life,
but look how well we fared.
There is no longer room for anger and strife.
Look at all the creatures we beat
and the dangers we are yet to defeat.
Don't you dare take a seat.
Can’t you see?
Please, stand tall.
Do not fall
before you've given life your all,
before you've given every single little word,
before you have flown and soared
over this cruel world.
When you are gone, what will you leave?
What is the label you want to receive?
You have an opportunity.
How will you be seen
under the magnifying glass of scrutiny
of standards and expectations
of complications
and obligations?
There will only be one chance in your way
and you most certainly cannot
just let it go away.
I know you are tired
and that we are all hard-wired
to give up when it gets hard
but don't let that be in your cards.
Change your path to a different route.
Make sure to plant your roots.
Branch out your stems
and let your flowers thrive.
Don't just live to survive,
live to strive.
Your identity is your own.
Your candles have not yet been blown.
Let the world remember how you shone.
Let them recall how you not only spoke but you showed
your strength and ability.
Don't let anyone undermine your capability.
Don't just sit quietly
so people say you were behaved.
Don’t be obsessed with being accepted by society
because the most pointless thing is waiting to be saved.
Get up now, be loud.
Be proud.
Make a sound.
Tell people to gather around.
Stand up for yourself.
Stand up on the highest shelf.
Don’t just scream it,
but be it.
Shout it from the rooftop.
And don't halt when they tell you to stop.
Understand how important it is to leave a mark
that is indelible and lights up this depressing dark.
Use your time wisely,
sensibly,
and commendably.
Do not assume you have more
because that will close your door
to possibility.
Now is the only opportunity you have
to leave your legacy.