And maybe it's because
what it means to shine
is to realize that the sky above you
and the ground beneath you
will always be a little scarier than you thought,
because you have to jump to be able to fly.
and maybe what hurts the most
is when you realize
that you are not the only one who has wings


and maybe it's because
you are not the only one
who has been in love with your favorite food
and you are not the only one who has cried.


and maybe it's because
the snow is kissing
more than just your nose


and maybe it's because
your special
is what makes you special
but their special
makes them special too.


and maybe the stars are there
to fill everyone else's notebooks
but darling, you have to remember:
just because they can fill the notebook of the girl smiling next to you
does not mean that they will not
still flow into the pages of your mind
that's what they are there for
and they will always be there
as long as you let them.