Illumination Of Within, Realizations Made, And Things Nobody Can Take Away

I am a strong individual, I am.

I used to cry, thinking of the past that made me.

The undeserved ill tempered fists used to shape me, with the intent I'd remain that weak and afraid being.

The path behind me up to this point only seen negatively, I look to the present ground beneath my feet.

What a relief it is to be standing here!

I am a strong individual, I am.

I flick the light switch on and illuminate the world around me.

I begin to truly see.

Each attempt to break me down,

Only helped me learn how to rebuild.

Every bruise sustained,

only taught me what love isn't.

I am a strong individual, I am.

I am a strong individual because of those breaks and bruises.

I am thankful,

for a past that shaped me

for my choices that made me

for a life that is mine.