Here I Stand

Here I stand
I’m made of broken glass
Shards falling down my chest
Spare my emotions here
Step by step
Courage is found in increments
Strength is what’s all that’s left
Time relieves fear
But I’m the one who’s feeling wrong
Protects my heart
Puts up a wall
Saves myself from feeling small
Stands my ground against the odds
Bad people want it all
But I won’t shrink and crawl
Guess I’d rather be rough
Then let them in and wreck enough
This is not a bluff
Here I stand
I’m made of broken glass
Shards falling down my chest
Save my emotions here
Step by step
Courage is found in increments
Strength is what’s all that’s left
Life will come clear
Some people want it all
To prove they’re full on their own
One day I’ll find someone
Who can see right through the dark
I’m the one curled in a ball
Fighting things I know are wrong
But I’m smart and I won’t fall
Fall or stop
Here I stand
I’m of broken glass
Shards fell all down my chest
Life will come clear
Will come clearer