They chew me up and spit me out.
Not good enough to swallow.
They rip me up and tear me apart.
Worthless, they say.
They smile as I turn to shreds.
Nothing more than rags.
I can barely recognize my reflection.
But they say I’ve been nothing all along.
But I know they speak lies.
Nothing but lies.
What they think I deserve.
I believe them for a time.
I curl up on the ground.
Deserving coldness, darkness, and heartache.
On the cold, hard ground.
And then warmth.
Sunshine pours through a lapse in clouds.
Hugging me and kissing me.
Drying my tears.
Love shines down.
What do I deserve?
Forgiveness.
I’m the daughter of a King.
My shame is lifted.
The darkness filled with light.
Made anew.
I stand tall.
I stand firm.
I fight my captors.
I win the battle.
I win the war.
Because love shined down on me.
What do I deserve?
I run towards the light.
I deserve the light.
I deserve love.
And love shined down on me.
Not good enough to swallow.
They rip me up and tear me apart.
Worthless, they say.
They smile as I turn to shreds.
Nothing more than rags.
I can barely recognize my reflection.
But they say I’ve been nothing all along.
But I know they speak lies.
Nothing but lies.
What they think I deserve.
I believe them for a time.
I curl up on the ground.
Deserving coldness, darkness, and heartache.
On the cold, hard ground.
And then warmth.
Sunshine pours through a lapse in clouds.
Hugging me and kissing me.
Drying my tears.
Love shines down.
What do I deserve?
Forgiveness.
I’m the daughter of a King.
My shame is lifted.
The darkness filled with light.
Made anew.
I stand tall.
I stand firm.
I fight my captors.
I win the battle.
I win the war.
Because love shined down on me.
What do I deserve?
I run towards the light.
I deserve the light.
I deserve love.
And love shined down on me.