Just This Once

I was naïve

I was still innocent

I was being controlled

But now that I'm big enough to know what is right from what is wrong

I stood up in front of you

You noticed my presence and looked at me.

After that you only saw red.

You slapped me back and caressed your now red and swollen cheeks.

Right there,I knew.It was the end of me.

Right there,I knew.That was my last.

Just this once,I was able to know myself.

Just this once,I was able to fight back.

Just this once, I was able to protect myself.

Just this once, I knew that I woke up the real you.

Just this once, I was able to show how much I cared.