These are the Things that See Me Through
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This world is rough
This world is dear
This world is beautiful
But it reeks of fear
What does it take to get me movin'
When everything is harsh and gray
What does it take to see me through
When the reasons wither to stay
A small push by loved ones to know they care
Or a big shove to get me there
My friends' faces eager and bright
Their easy grins as their teeth glint in the Sun's light
These are the things that see me through
My mother's smile warm and wise
The affectionate glint in my sister's eyes
These are the things that see me through
A young kitten who lived in a dump now curled at my side
As I coo at my nephew whose eyes are wide
The love and dependency
The trust and empathy
The world may be dark and it may be cold
But as I look at these things I know it'll be okay
The world's cold grip on me will never hold no matter how long I stay