Sitting in a puddle of regret,
Whistles blowing, shrill and loud.
Sound of dripping water,
Voices of ridicule saunter
But I stand proud.

‘Let them scream,
Let them dream’
I say
‘Let them tell me to fail
But then their dreams will come to no avail.’

When the days finally pass,
It’ll be me who will surpass
Since I know I am flawed-
I’ve learned that from what I saw.
A girl rising to her feet,
Unwilling to face defeat
From others who conveyed her fall.

I am wretched.
I am small and weak.
I am brave.
I’m smart and neat.
I’m horrible and I’m beautiful
Because I’m unique and me.