{"sf1_id":549941,"sf2_id":"Rm0E2Gqn","title":"Beautiful Scars","author":"Alexos Drausus","words":229,"posted_at":"2013-06-12T03:04:00.000Z","tags":["Dragon","Poem","Poetry"],"url":"https://fse.anthro.fr/stories/549941-beautiful-scars","original_url":"https://sofurry.com/s/Rm0E2Gqn","image_url":"https://cdn.sofurryfiles.com/submissions/thumbnails/fd/4f/fd4f5eb3-085d-402e-b808-454eb726c9d5","description":"","content":"I don't think anyone should hide who they are.\n\nI've been there, it feels like you're locked behind bars\n\nI'm trying to shrug it off and be me\n\nBut once you recede it's hard to break free\n\nBecause all they want you to do is submit\n\nAnd that just makes you feel like shit\n\nEvery moment as you look them in the eye\n\nWith a practiced fake smile and a smooth worn lie\n\nAnd they know that they are winning, controlling your life\n\nWhile you sit there trying to be perfect while dealing with all your strife\n\nBut you can't hide forever, I see your scars\n\nBut they don't make you ugly, so reach for the stars\n\nYou are always beautiful, even without your mask\n\nAnd I will always try to help you, all you have to do is ask\n\nI watched you fight hard and still you pushed on\n\nPushing and fighting until you reached a new dawn\n\nOf this person I only saw a glimpse\n\nBut I think that is you... a great prince\n\nBecause when all has left and all is gone\n\nYou will stand up again, no longer a pawn\n\nNever hide who you are or give up on your dreams\n\nYou can drift through life on Dragons wings\n\nSo I will let it be known\n\nGive me your heart and you'll never be alone\n\n  \n  \n\n"}