Because of you

You tried to break me

I cracked, but I've healed

You tried to push me

I stumbled, but I stood

You tried to keep me

I paused, but I got away

All that you have done will not be the definition of me

Because of you, I cried

Because of you, I hurt

Because of you, I fell

The floor embraced me, but I got up

I now stand tall

I now stand proud

I now stand peaceful

Because of you, I know what I am capable of

Because of you, I know what I deserve

Because of you, I know what I will never be again

I will be who I am meant to be;

Loved

Valued

Respected

I may falter

I may fail

But it will never again be, because of you