For many years I lived alone inside an empty shell
Invaded by cruel predators that put my soul in hell
Then when I grew, I placed a very large sign on my back
It told of all my weaknesses and everything I lack
To keep my heart from death; only survival was to numb
That only made me hate myself; as guilty as the scum
Before those feelings kept inside, were only meant for me
Open wounds that now are healed, as Jesus set me free
Those who held their pain inside, for fear of their soul's theft
Would understand the need to show, love in the time that's left
I've bottled up such love and joy; it's fighting to get out
It needs a bigger voice; much more appropriate to shout
Now when the day is over, I barely see where I came from
I look myself straight in the eye; praise God who I've become
My life that serves much purpose now, no longer is a sham
Because I'm proud to show the world, the woman that I am
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