Scars That Speak

Do you remember the girl you broke? The one whose silence bore your yoke You pulled my hair, your fists were cruel Turning playgrounds into your twisted rule You called me names, tore my books apart Stole my belongings, crushed my heart Even my cries were met with disdain Left to wonder if I was to blame You can't hurt me anymore, I've risen Stronger than before The scars you left, they tell my tale Of a girl who walked through heaven And hell I'm no longer your victim, I've found My fight, your shadows fade in my Blazing light The girls who joined, the taunts, the lies Your laughter echoed, my silent cries Even the teachers turned a blind eye Leaving me to question the reasons why I reached for help, the system failed Your cruelty unchecked; my pleas derailed My mother's blame, her cold refrain Left me drowning in endless pain You can't hurt me anymore, I've risen Stronger than before The scars you left, they tell my tale Of a girl who walked through heaven And hell I'm no longer your victim, I've found my Fight, your shadows fade in my blazing light You thought you'd break me, thought I'd stay Weak, but the fire inside me refused to cease Your fists, your words, they made me strong Built a warrior who won't play along They system failed, the world stood still, but I found the strength; I bent my will Your hate is gone, your power erased, I stand With pride, unbroken, unchased You can't hurt me anymore, I've risen Stronger than before The scars you left, they tell my tale Of a girl who walked through heaven And hell I'm no longer your victim, I've found my Fight, your shadows fade in my blazing light These scars remain, but they don't define The strength I've found, this life is mine Your darkness fades, your voices cease I've claimed my power I've found my peace.