Not the Victim

Not the Victim 

For too many years,

I’ve been a damsel in distress;

Screaming for help every time that you suffocate me with cruel words.

You had the power, you held all of the cards.

My heart has painful scars;

They never fade,

Always reminding me of your hate!

But now I finally have a fighting spirit;

Telling me, “Just don’t cry and take it!”

I’m not the victim anymore,

I’ve gained the strength, the courage

because of all of the things that I’ve endured.

It’s time for me to speak up, stand my ground, fight back!

Go ahead, do your worse;

Now my soul won’t crack!

Because that all I say is “Screw you!”

No matter what you say or do,

your dictatorship is through.

The tears have finally turned into anger,

I’m not the victim anymore, I’m not your victim anymore!

   

(c)Lena Holdman, all rights reserved 2013

This poem is about standing up for yourself.