Shine

You don't always see the darkness in the world.
You don't always know where the shadows lie.
Who is struggling, who needs saving,
Whose hopes are about to die.

Life. It's not pleasant. It's not nice. It's not pretty.
What it is, though, is filled with change.
So, for those times when things aren't going so bad,
I'm going to ask you something strange.

I need you to shine my friend.
Shine bright and strong and true.
From every inch of your being,
From every ounce of you.

Shine with every colour of the rainbow.
Drive every rag of shadow from this place.
Love with every atom of your being,
If you can, wear a smile on your face.

Be the mercenary we require right now.
Help all of us who want aid in the fight.
Because all we may need when feeling down,
Is to bask in another's light.