not everything thats gold glitters

we exaggerate it to elevate it. no one wants it if they see it for what it really is. or who we really are. we trade the truth for consequences. tell a white lie in self defense. too harmless until its too late. the exaggeration was a mistake we didnt catch before it caught up to us. all the time its better to leave it as it is. strange thing this honest existence. not everything should have to shine to catch our eye. wheres the uniqueness in that? does being individual truly not matter? is there no soft spot for the diamond in the rough? no joy in removing all the tarnish or even keeping some for characters sake? you can force the shine but how much of that is fake? life is bound to make us look a little worn. its the proof that we stood while life continued to push. dont you want the world to see the reasons for your deserved glory? to know its not about the shine though it naturally brightens? time itself will reveal the imperfections burned away by fire. you dont have to sparkle to shine. theres no value in how brightly you reflect the light. it comes down to, matters most how you live this life. not everything gold glitters.