SCARS

I look at you guys and see so many faces, futures and smiles. Smiles, smiles everywhere. You smile even though deep down youre crying. You smile even though youre hurt. You smile even when everyday is another battle. Youve survived natural disasters, disease, abandonment and most painful of all a broken heart. Many of you still have scars from that time or this time and some of you are anxiously awaiting for when that time comes. I assure you brothers and sisters no amount of time can arm you for what this chaotic world throws. Shes merciless, cruel and unforgiving. She'll strike you with the same hand used to feed you. Lift you high so you can fall, introduce you to love so it can present hate, anguish and betrayal. I've barely even scratched the surface of the dragon that eagerly awaits to burn us with its fiery wrath, and smack us with its powerful tail. The one who stands after all thats thrown is left with scars, disfigurement and a different pair of eyes worn by the same warriors who endured. If you are to get anything from my words I hope its this: Survive and endure. Wear your scars proud, share your suffering with others, allow to be carried when your legs give out, this world is to strong to be fighting alone. Smile when you taste dirt and become strong so you can tell your story proud.