Afraid to Look

Afraid to Look

In a world full of judgment, you will meet plenty who look at you with spite 

They come in crowds, often to display their false might

Frightened to do upon themselves, for like many others are terrified of what they might see

I'm guilty of this, but often it feels like I am conquering the sea

Iron sharpens iron but without such they are put to the test

I've seen many break, but it gladdens me to know in chaos I can rest

Never judge to harshly for they are dealing with their own

But if one is broken beyond repair, the wrath of nature shall be shown

A saint I am not, rage wrecked upon thy as I refused to hearken

But its never to late to to turn around, plenty will be confused to listen

You alone know what lies behind your mindful intentions

Some will attack, many will judge, few will hide violent retentions

Everyone in this universe has demons they avoid to acknowledge

Baring masks and armor to prevent malicious damage

Strip away the face and the false skin, and  see what they become

See them quiver, or drown in a bottle of rum

You are only a victim of their yaps if you believe to be

It is up to you to figure how to deal with thee

Strike back, be silent, or let life do its very course

Let them recognize their faults, but be wary of your own halts

When the lights are shut off, our true selves emerge

Concealed scars and wounds, negative thoughts all begin to merge

We must help one another, but often times that is not the case

Be at peace with it and let the fire carve you into your own pace

Majority will be afraid to look within themselves

To muster what little strength they can gain in self charm for them to sell

As for you, never be afraid to combat your demons

Own that s**t with every bit of grit and fiber in your being

Your path, your journey is all that you should be seeking