The Self Esteem Book

| The Change |

So this year I'm starting off and i'm trying to remain positive.

But this 2018 thing, new year, new me, guess you never really got the memo.

You say the same things but perhaps you don't realize that I'm loaded with new ammo.

I'll use my hands when you don't know when to shut up, and I'll defend others when you can't tell their breaking down.

But guess what?

You made that backfire on me too?

Because I started standing up for myself you labelled me as a bully.

That word kinda got to me, even as you repeat it because suddenly you're comparing me with you.

HA!

I guess you don't like it when I fight back but that's reality, its either I defend myself or I let this . . thing consume me.

× ×

I'm not perfect.

And you broke me glass.

You never turned around to help me pick up the pieces.

Now I'm halfway done and I'm.seeing my light.

I'm seeing the possibilities.

And I'm seeing what could be the water waiting to fill me up when I'm all done.

Now that I'm starting to conquer your words with mine, I'll pass on my strength to those in need.

This book has finally begun.
The self esteem book shall be #1
For the people who fight everyday to no longer witness the gun,
As the bullet of the others who hate them
Pierce them like there were none.

I don't believe that you're my friend anymore.

Friends don't bring me down they lift me up.

They don't call me names, and announce my insecurities.

They don't taunt me with things that I can no longer see.

Today I will fight back because
I see a way.

Today I will fight back
Because I no longer . . .

WANT TO BE THIS WAY.