The Act of the Rising in the New Fade

the ability to be true to yourself
in the New Fade is a double-edged sword

many people tend to interpret this
in selfish ways that reflect their decision
to remain in a static version
of themselves, or versions of
other people they have known

for the true individual,
it is instead a challenge
to embrace the best version
of yourself and the ability
to challenge the concept
of reality championed
by others

those capable of this are
the best possible representatives
of the New Fade, not reflections
but proponents of change
that will benefit all
when it is all over
and we all
move on

to a better age