Austin Carlile

going hard in the paint,

he sings his ache,

and bears a stuffed octopus

as a mascot

-

getting tattoos for fans

and defending Disneyland,

he stands on a stage

to speak

-

reminding those who have fallen

it’s never too late to rise,

and the sun will always be

on your side

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'we’re a family,’

he points out to the crowd,

‘I will never let you stay

knocked down.’

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and it’s sad to know

that even with all this proof,

there’s still doubt that

he’s much more below

-

the surface of his skin,

though it's tough and thick,

is a man who's given so much hope
♠ ♠ ♠
My paper's supposed to be argue that band members do more than produce the music you listen to out of boredom; they help you pass the time, heal your wounds and define you as person. this isn't the final draft, btw. maybe. I might edit it.
and this isn't an 'ode,' is it? eh.