Throughout our life we gather things 
that make us who we are. 
Others see us differently, 
some great, or not up to par. 

Our road through life has many turns 
we struggle and survive. 
We lose some fights and miss some goals 
but our shadows always thrive. 

We sometimes smile while things are bad 
hiding the truth within. 
Some fail, lose hope, and just give up 
while others start again. 

No matter who we think we are 
or how we show we're alive. 
We cast a giant shadow 
for others to surmise.