Stepping Out Into The World

By: Kendall Lanier

People hide in the darkness of the day

They see it happen but they stay away

But today is the day that I speak up and say something

Being brave, not afraid

Taking a chance and stepping out

Being heard not reticent

Standing up and speaking out

Never hiding in the shadow

Seeing the world smiling in happiness

It’s always a good day to be outspoken

Trying not to be shy

Stepping out into the eye of the world

Being a tulip in a patch of dandelions

Standing out, not hiding in the darkness of the day