Your words, they cut like knives,
but they'll never bring me down.
You may push me in the deep end,
but I will never drown.
Your words, they burn like fire,
but I will not let them scar.
You cannot bring me down.
I've gotten way too far.
Your words push me and shove me down,
but I will always stand.
I will always do my best.
I will do everything I can.
So don't waste your time on me.
You will not see me cry.
You may have brought me down a bit,
but I will continue to fly
Your words may hurt like sticks and stones,
but I refuse to bleed.
I know you really hate me,
but this isn't what I need.
Standing Up For Yourself
Sticks And Stones
Published by Family Friend Poems August 2017 with permission of the Author.
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