Try to understand
the sadness in my heart
I'd hoped that you might help me
through the darkness on my part
and though you think that I belong
I'm not like all the rest
the challenges I've faced in life
have put me to the test
so if you see me on the street
take a second look around
turn to me and cry out
make a joyful sound
mental illness is my reality
it won't just go away
so take the time to educate
pick up a book or two
you just might see the manna

Oh, I would kill to see you smile.
You have no home
In the city of denial

I wish you could see.
The man you became.
Set yourself free.

Your silence frightens kings.
If you only knew
Of hope and joy
You would cast away
All the dark things

Oh, I ask thee.
Have you not fought enough?
Have you not filled oceans?
With your tears?

I beg you to fall in love.
With imperfect you
If you haven’t heard it enough
I’m proud of you

Helping your brother when he is in need

Getting up courage and planting that seed

Loving a stranger just as you do a friend

Lend those who need it a helping hand

Being there for people where they're in pain

Giving all you have without expecting gain

Being the change the world needs to see

Having the courage to be who you're meant to be

Putting others needs before all your own

Keeping your integrity when you're alone

Standing up for what you believe in

Knowing in your heart quitting is a sin

I saw a video of a fish with a harpoon through it's head
You probably saw it too because it was all over the internet
It looked like it hurt but somehow it didn't end up dead
It was still swimming until it got stuck in a fishing net

I wonder if the other fish found it funny
Me? I didn't laugh at all
I know how it feels to be kicked whilst you are down
It's like watching the ocean waves roll, but they never reach the shore