I Am A Badass

I’m aware that I don’t know everything about life

But I can attest to this — there was many a time,

When I have definitely kicked life’s ass, so literally

And times when life has successfully kicked mine.

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There were even a few times when down and out

That I would have happily chosen death over living,

When I could not imagine my own life continuing

Learning that life was tough and very unforgiving.

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But then I’d find my fight, the strength I needed

When death would come knocking on my door,

It was then that I realised I had much to live for

And my dance with death was one I deplore.

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Still there were times when I was my own enemy

I successfully sabotaged my life again and again,

I grew to know and love the darkness intimately

Until I soon realised it was the source of my pain.

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If you could trace all my scars, from head to toe

You’d soon learn my body was the battleground,

There’s a story for every scar, every horrid torment

Some heard me scream, others not utter a sound.

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If I was to tell you my tales, we’d be here all day

As I have a suitcase full of pain, a heart of regret,

A closet of wishes, a bed of sorrows and lastly

A locked chest, full to the brim, of my secrets.

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At times it seemed to be a sick cycle never ending

A futile life, wasted or so it had lead me to believe,

I was shaken to my core, wondering what I could do

And how it was that this life could so badly deceive.

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So I was left with one final decision; give up or fight

I beat against life with my relentless bloodied fists,

And realised I should be proud of who I’ve become

I was a warrior, a fighter against life’s harrowed kiss.

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My scars are worn as badges, along with my pride

I have earned every single mark, my hard won prize,

I am a badass for even making it this far, a survivor

Walking with my head held high, a smile in my eyes.

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