You knocked me down
left me weak and struggling on the ground.
Lied and stole my most precious jewels
respect for life that you confused
by taking what did not belong to you
ego is the fuel you choose.
Forgotten all of Gods most divine of rules
through heavens highest gates, you'll be refused.
For you declined to hold the truth
so growth won't come from better roots
Without shame or self rebuke
you have not stopped to see the clues
descended further to the throne of fools.
I both forgive and pity too, for I see the path you move
and still I Rise, I Rise despite of you.
Hurt and bruised
for some stains one can't remove
from all the many broken rules.
Troubled sleep, wounded, meek
from the knives forced in so deep.
Burdened, lacking self esteem
the guilt, self blame
all the misplaced shame.
Aren't my bad traits
carrying too long others mistakes
that need releasing back to their owners fate.
Now I refuse to allow this precious human life
continue being weighed down by the magnitude
of all the abuse, I finally cut the noose
and still I Rise, I Rise despite of you.