smile

child

our daughter

sit while we talk awhile

you've done no misdeed

still

they'll put your life on trial

born like your family

far from any state of grace

you're as perfect as the wind and sky

but they'll treat you like you're out of place

this world is cold

the power's with those who would judge and control

but we have a chance to make it right

this is what you'll do: show them how you smile!

it's only for a while

take what you need!

leave them to bleed!

let them know bitter

while your revenge is sweet!

keep the secret

pretending you're just like them

live there like a princess

in the kingdom of selfish men

play their game

now

do what it takes to win

steal it back

all they keep from you

they refuse to look beyond your skin

and as you grow

you'll gain from their knowledge

but your heart will know

when the time is right to end the lie

when the charade is through

show them how you smile!

it's only for a while

take what you need!

leave them to bleed!

let them know bitter

while your revenge is sweet!

you might think that

maybe

they're changing

you pray that their hatred is waning

that's when it hurts most to find

the story unfolds

and the cruelties

exposed

you'll be glad you're not their kind

show them how you smile!

it's only for a while

take what you need!

leave them to bleed!

let them know bitter

while your revenge is sweet!