Too long have you held me back,

Sheltered me from other's attacks.

I was weak, susceptible to everything,

Unable to defend myself when trouble appears.

But now I rise, tired of hiding,

Turning up a face of hope and beginning.

My voice rises, ever stronger I stand,

Fighting for my right to live again.

New places to explore, new things to be seen,

So much that I've been acting obscene.

But 'ware, my brother,

No longer am I cowed.

Ready to stand strong, stand proud.

Despite the faces around me, pulling me back,

Now is my time to shine. at last.