I know life
Broke you for a while
It's not how you
Dreamed it would be
But it's time
As you stand here now
For you to realise
Life didn't break you
It made you stronger
You didn't let go
Or give up
You're a fighter
And just maybe
You've come through it all
To realise
That in the end
You're exactly who you're supposed to be
And this is exactly the right time
For your dreams to rise
I'm done being
Defined by shame
Or by time
Spent
Slaying dragons or
Standing before
Giants
Knees shaking but never
Backing down
I'll wear my scars like
Medals
And defy anyone
That cannot see
There's beauty in them