Words Will Never Hurt Me

By: Emily Taylor

Sure my art may not be perfect,

Sure my hair looks a little strange,

Sure I say some stupid things,

But I'm way out of shooting range,

For your words to pierce me,

No matter how hard you try,

There's no way I'll be,

Knocked down by your evil cry,

For as long as I can remember,

You called me names and had your fun,

Back then I was a tiny ember,

But now burn bright as the sun!

You made me feel invisible,

Like an insignificant speck of dust,

But now I am invincible,

And can, and know I must,

Ignore your hurtful bullying words,

You can no longer touch me,

All my pain and all my hurt,

Has gone away and can no longer be!

I know I may act strange,

Maybe dress a bit odd too,

But I swear I will not change,

Just because of you!

Stay out of my life and let me be!

I've had enough of your foolish words,

Now finally I am free!

I can do and be whoever I want to,

Maybe someday we can be friends,

Maybe you'll apologize for those things you do,

And try to make amends.