Fitting In
by Steve Shanks
36"x48" oil on canvas
Frame size 41"x53"
Fit in, they say
Be one of us
Forget the difference
You were born with
Forget the light
That fills your soul
And your mind
Be one of us
Lose yourself
Within us
Fit in
Life will be easier
Joy isn't all they say
The absence of pain is the goal
No gain they say
Means no pain
Separate means alone
It means
Standing out in the crowd
A target
For the group
Sacrifices must be made
Forget your gifts
Forget your passion
Hold your breath
Put out the fire
Forget your dreams
Fit in
all images copyright steve shanks 2007...all rights reserved
