manifesto. a poem.

(the Black Letter Media manifesto)

 everything you have 
 ever imagined already is.

 just pluck it out of the ether 
 curl it up in your fist 
 charge it up with good intent 
 and throw it out to the world. 

 with every fleeting thought 
 your soul whispers to your 
 future self that your 
 true self already is… 
 hidden between insecure and fear. 

 when you listen to your inner voice,
 see with your inner eye 
 you honour your past self
 because all flinching isn’t fleeing. 

 so steady yourself. 

 take care with every word you wield, 
 for every stroke carries a magic,
 a way into the hearts of many.  

 when you go below the surface, 
 push yourself beyond mediocrity, 
 you pay homage to those who came before. 

 for even they knew fear but never flinched. 

 so embrace the challenge because
 when you have named yourself
 when you have defined yourself
 your authentic self is capable of brilliance.

 with every triumph your true spirit shines.