Claim Yourself

Sometimes when I look out on society, I see a mirage. 

A system where everyone is under the same hallucination 

But every illusion is different. 

Each person fantasizing to be the person right next to them 

Scorning the beauty of their own reflection because 

we were taught that beauty is subjective 

but the fact is, ourselves is not our own definition. 

Blinded by a warped perception showing us the traits we think we need 

well you see that 

perspective is like being the moon. 

Even in the times you look radiant, you feel you are reflecting someone else's light 

And when you look inward you only see a meteor floating through the night 

Constantly, in the shadows 

Revolving around others 

Still searching for the ocean you can move just by existing 

If you exude confidence you feel out of place 

Being up still in the bright light of day 

You rule the world where monsters come to play 

Looking out at the sun and wishing you too could just burn away. 

No one likes to be told that they're wrong, 

But you darling, have had your worth all along.

Your light is not an imitation 

And you are worthy of adoration. 

Now no one likes a hypocrite but when what I see is what I get 

You're no counterfeit,

You're an original! No average angel

And that's beautiful! 

If you saw what I see in you,

You would never look at yourself and feel blue 

You're obsessed with finding what is withheld 

But the solution friend, 

Is to claim yourself