Stand Up

This is for the little girl with big dreams, and the adult who remembers when she once had big dreams. For the woman who can only dream of dancing because she can't use her legs. Stand up. Even if you have to let someone else help you.

This is for those who give their all and it's not enough. For the teenagers who don't believe they're good enough. Stand up. Because no one can make that decision for you.

This is for those who question whether they're on the right road. For the rebels who glance back believing it's too late to go back. Stand up. Take that first step. Then take another.

This is for the child who wishes for an injury so she can be noticed. For the kids who wonder what they did to deserve this pain. For the kid with too much pressure and the one without any pressure at all. Stand up. Take charge of your life and be the best you can be.

This is for the boy who lost his chance. For the girl who had to move on. This is for everyone who has ever felt their heart break. For those who wish it would've gone differently. For the teenage girl who just found out she's pregnant. Stand up. Move forward.

This is for the girl who smiles when things aren't working out, but the smile doesn't reach her eyes. For the kid who laughs things off only because everyone else is laughing. For those who run as fast as they can and get nowhere. For the one who falls on his butt every time he kicks the ball. Stand up. Kick it again.

This is for the kids who end up in the middle of their parents' divorce. For the mother who is losing the battle with cancer. For the teenage girl who just found out she only has a couple months to live the rest of her life. Stand up. Keep living.

This is for you. For me. For everyone.
Stand up. Stand up for yourself and pull others up with you. Stand up in that dark corner you've crawled into and walk out. Stand up and don't let the darkness push you off your feet because it will lighten. Stand up.