Rekindle an old flame

Reclaim those manners and values taught

For what once was lost under the influence of friends

Is now ignited, unreigned by in vogue styles

Trends that defy all traditional values

Lesson taught and reiterated at a young age

So that when we stand on the world’s stage

Without anyone to hold our hand

We won’t be judged by scrutinizing eyes

On these values our reputation lay

Values at a time

Governed the game

It had meaning in life

In darkness they were the lights

But now everything comes at a price

Values are no longer essential

It is nothing more than a name

We act innocent and timid at home

But at school our demeanor changed

It is no longer important

Not that preferential

If we show sympathy we’re taunted

It’s one against them all

But what do we have to lose

If the right path we choose

The path to courage

And stepping out of the crowd

Because to rekindle values is to ignite

And to ignite is to start a flame

A never-ending flame

One that sparkles bright

Which burns on and on

One person at a time

And in the end

The world will be

A better place to live in

For you

And for me.

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