The demon with two faces

Smacked with a label like my thoughts and experiences are worth nothing
Am I something to be feared when I’ve given so much love?
Demonising the very being that burnt himself into the ground for you and your cause
Pushing my needs aside so I can give with all my soul

Should I fall on my sword just so you can tread the water, terrified to delve below?
Throw my gift to the trash so you can spit your bile and thumb down those who reflect your insecurities and fears
Dim their glimmering becon so your 20 watts can be seen

Driven to destruction by having my outlet taken away
I have the same right as you to express my thoughts, but you fear and crush what you can’t comprehend

Indoctrinated to believe my glow is poison
Something to be locked away
Must I lie in darkness so you can steal others light

You couldn’t even comprehend the magic I’ve performed and the souls I’ve lifted
Even less the pieces of my soul I’ve had to give, and the rest I’ll hand out with a smile
So I slap on my smile when I see you and work unseen
I’m a being of light and I won’t be tamed

So I continue forward and I know my people will come, just as you found yours
This time I find my centre and maintain the balance, lessons learned and advice heard
I know the pitfalls of my soul and I work on mine as you work on yours
I wish you love but don’t expect the same in return.