The Inspired One

  Golden glitter hustles through the air  Pushed by a birthday wish  Candles no longer illuminate her face Yet sunlight does her whole life  Years of wishes that came true  Cause she never told a soul Holds back salt water tears Cut the cake, take a bite  Nonchalant is for the weak  If they care, let them shrink  Only bullies downplay happy scenes  She won't let them dim her shine  The little things, little moments  She lives for those, life is too fast  Someday she'll only live within photographs  She wants to look back on a happy life Somehow some things don't make her sad  When they "should" make her feel hopeless She knows who she is, she knows her worth And it lives in God, so she feels His light  Attacking comments ricochet  "Why doesn't she look hurt?"  Evil intentions love to make themselves known  Her Sword of the Spirit shatters their knives  She feels untouchable She embraces God's ...