I will stand strong

I will fight to keep my freedom

I will not be held down, pushed, or shoved around

I will hold my ground

Feet planted firm as roots in the dirt

Shoulders pushed back, to no one will I bow

Head held high, no shame upon my brow

I’m not perfect, nor pretty like other girls

But no longer shall I be a slave

I push against the whip that beats me down

My cuts and bruises will heal with time

But my mind still screams in agony

Sadly my heart is locked away from those who care

The key rusted away so long ago

But I can see why the savage inside of me

Wants to break free and settle the score

I am not wrong, or crazy

But worthy of somebody’s love

I tried to hold my own

I tried to stand alone

But strength comes in numbers

Family and friends look to me

I strive to push them towards their goals

But never too hard will my judgement fall

I have watched as others were pushed down

And then I help them to stand tall

A child beaten, a child forgotten

No matter how lost the cause may be

Forever there for them I will be

So they may not end up like me