You Must Be

You told me that your nightmares were real 

and that you didn't know how to feel anymore

plus your body was plenty sore 

from the pain you've experienced over the years

so much so that you were afraid to face your peers

fearing that they would never believe you

and crazy is how they would perceive you 

you couldn't have been more right

as some of their hearts were as black as night 

but it was that darkness that allowed you to shine bright

as your light was revealed in place of your shame

you even refused to give your nightmares a name

thankfully acknowledging their presence 

didn't allow them to consume your essence 

you must be stronger than you think 

so if once again you find yourself on the brink of disaster

remember there's so much you've yet to master 

maybe too much for your lifetime 

but wouldn't you like to try 

wouldn't you like just one more dream before you die

because that's the true nightmare

knowing that your dreams are right there

but you show signs of being scared to take the leap

it's like closing your eyes when you're not really asleep

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