The Difference Makers

So many of you are still searching
for your place in the world
but when you look at what's going on
it's much more appealing to
find another place all together
because how do you fit
in a place that doesn't appreciate
everyone it already has
will you even be noticed at all
or will you also be rejected
and treated unfairly 
just for being who you are
but when you really think about it
you shouldn't be too concerned
because that's how you've always felt
rejected by the ones you respect
mistreated by the ones you love
unappreciated by everyone else
so if those feelings haven't changed 
you shouldn't concern yourselves with 
the opinions of others 
because we all have a place 
your efforts won't go unnoticed 
even if the world won't acknowledge them

© 2019 

Flicker

It's not that easy
people think it is
but nothing could be 
further from the truth
it's a constant struggle
not just being the light
but being in the light
the shadows 
are so inviting 
offering comfort 
even protection in a way
but it's a new year right
that doesn't matter 
anxiety doesn't take a break
depression doesn't 
take a day off
and mental illness doesn't 
know when to quit
so you have to keep going
even if it's not as bright
as it once was
it may even flicker a bit
but that doesn't matter either
just keep it close
if you feel yourself slipping
don't let go
because it's your light
and your light is your life

© 2019