The Ugly Duckling

The pain that I feel

The agony

The tribulation

Is something I will overcome

And I see the swan pond

It's hard to imagine a life free of strain

I want this life that I am constantly denied

They raise their hand in repugnance

But I will get through

Hey, duck

Go and hide inside!

You are to foul and ugly to socialize

You might even scare them off

Complain and cry

You are a sucker

You are a nasty case

Your face should be hidden

Your presence forbidden

Inside I am a diamond

But turning inside out

Is painfully complicated

Now I will take my life and my leave

Looking into the water

Too shocked to duck and drown

I'm not the one that I used to be

The mirror shows a swan

Hey swan

Play with us tonight

Follow the secret path where the river ends

We welcome you to our home

This way!

Come now!

Follow the secret path where the river ends

You came out of nowhere

We want you to live your lfie