Here's to the rebels

Here's to the rebels
The ones that never really fit
The ones who were "not normal"
Your beings chipped away, bit by bit

The ones who were constantly criticized
For daring to be different
For trying to be who you were
Regardless of the latest trend

The ones who always felt alone
Even when surrounded by a crowd
The ones who felt unheard
Even as you were screaming out loud

It's not an easy path you've chosen
It's going to be a long, lonely road
All you can really do though
Is follow your heart, mind and soul

If you're lucky, maybe you'll meet
A few other rebels along the way
The ones who look at you and smile
And find you perfectly okay

A bunch of strange, quirky misfits
Not so different from who you are
Do lean on them and recharge
Because the destination ahead is far

Some of them might walk alongside
And share the burden for a while
But ultimately this journey is just yours
Walking alone, wearing a frown or a smile

I know the road isn't easy
And often, you want to turn around
To give in to all the pressure
And surrender without a sound

But before you drop from exhaustion
And give up on all that you wish
Know that your struggle is important
And here me as I say this

With every painful step of yours
You pave a new path today
So that someday, another rebel
Might find before them an easier way.