I don't know why I let you
have so much control over the
way I feel about myself -

I am strong.
- I've survived fiercer storms
than your nightmares could comprehend.
been broken & repaired
with no help from you.

and you can't take me back there.

you can't break me
you can't decide if I'm worthy
you can't tell me to cover my bruises -
because damn they make me beautiful

you don't see the fire within me
that warms hearts and
burns bridges with equal intensity

I am strong
without your approval

I am strong
and fuck you for making me feel weak.