Asha enters stage right, excited and breathless.

Asha: Mom, I got the role of Elsa in our school's production of Frozen!

Mom, visibly unimpressed, looks up from what she's doing.

Mom: Asha, really? This theater nonsense again? Why can't you be more like Scarlett? She has straight A's in all her classes.

Asha, trying to explain, but hesitant.

Asha: Mom, I know, but...

Mom interrupts, dismissing Asha.

Mom: Enough, Asha. Once you make yourself useful in life, then talk to me about your achievements.

Mom walks off stage left, leaving Asha standing alone, her excitement overshadowed by her mother's indifference.

"shadows"

(Verse 1)

 In the silence of my family's embrace, I'm a ghost, unnoticed in this crowded space. Neglect's whispers cut through my tender heart, Favoritism's sting tears my world apart.

(Pre-Chorus) 

I stand alone, under the family's gaze, My achievements eclipsed in my sister's praise. Tears cascade in the silent night, A daughter's yearning, out of sight.

(Chorus) 

Neglect's bitter taste, a heavy load, I'm the flower in the shadows, waiting to unfold. But within this darkness, a strength will rise, I'll break these chains and claim my skies.

(Verse 2) 

Laughter echoes in the warmth they share, While I'm the outsider, drowning in despair. My triumphs buried beneath her light, In the family album, lost from sight.

(Pre-Chorus) 

Yet, deep within, a fire's alight, A spirit refusing to yield to the night. Through neglect's fog, I'll find my way, To brighter skies, where emotions sway.

(Chorus) 

Neglect's heavy burden, a weight to bear, But from the shadows, I'll emerge, aware. A phoenix rising from the family pyre, Resilience fueled by a dormant fire.

(Bridge) 

In my heart's cocoon, transformation begins, Breaking through chains where neglect spins. Metamorphosis, silent and strong, I'll rewrite the lyrics of my own song.

(Verse 3) 

While my sister basks in the warmth of the sun, I'm left in shadows, the unfavored one. Yet, scars speak of battles won, In the silent war, I won't be undone.

(Pre-Chorus) 

With each neglect, a stronger stride, Dancing through pain with arms open wide. No longer confined to shadows' art, I'll find my place, a brand new start.

(Chorus)

 Neglect's chapter closing, a journey begins, In my heart's embrace, new strength imposed within. A melody rising from the depths of me, I'll find my worth, and let my song be free.

(Outro) 

In the tapestry of life, where shadows blend, I'll emerge, a tale of neglect to transcend. With each scar, a testament to grace, A survivor reclaiming her rightful place.

Asha, now stands center stage 

Lights go out 

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