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Lift your tired eyes and pick your heart up off the ground

let your hands hang down and gently brush the floor without a sound.

the swing on which you sit is slowly rocking back and forth

and it reminds you of your childhood when you built pillows into forts.

You listen to the breeze, it whispers tales from far away

and just think what you'll discover when you escape from here someday.

Castles built and mountains climbed and traveling so far

will someday in your glory be a part of who you are.

All these things remind you

of the years you've left behind you

and the broken hearts that find you

on your knees.

But the one thing you still hold to

are the words that once were told you,

"When life's bitter sting unfolds you

and you freeze,

Don't hang your head, but lift your eyes above

and remember you are loved."

The blinding lights and freezing winds that make you lose your way

destroy the dreams that made you push this far into the fray.

And still you persevere, you tie your laces and you run,

doesn't matter what direction, underneath the falling sun.

Forget your fears, your trials, your tears, the people that you've lost

And instead you'll count the roads and every pathway that you've crossed.

All these things remind you

of the years you've left behind you

of the pain you feel that blinds to

what's in store.

But the one thing that still matters

when your heart is left in tatters

and your soul is broken, shattered

on the floor

Don't hang your head, but lift your eyes above

and remember

Remember every kiss and every smile and every tear

remember all the faces that you've met, and every year.

there's always someone watching, show them you are more than skin

let them see where all the magic here begins.

Someday when you look back you'll remember what you've done

You'll understand your grace, the importance of just one.

You've passed it on, you've served your time, you've conquered all your fears

and you've made someone's life better, changing history by ear.

All these things remind you

of the years you've left behind you

and the beauty that's inside you

that belongs.

Despite how much your heart aches

however many times this part breaks

Past all the hundreds of mistakes,

you still move on.

Never hang your head, but lift your eyes above

and remember you are loved.