Evil casts shadows of blackness across you Twisting words, manipulating circumstances Planting weeds of mistrust and confusion Rise up, I say Doubt amassed against you by words meant to destroy Bitter taste of hate boils up into your throat Blood red vision distorted by revenge Rise up, I say The power is yours to leave the dark behind To be guided by the goodness within you And share the joyful peace your heart already holds Rise up, I say Smile again and prove them wrong Happiness comes when you truly realize They cannot hurt you unless you allow it Rise up, Rise up, Rise up ... I say
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