unapologetically true

In the aftermath of pain and fear

Black, blue and bloody do I appear

My body bruised, my soul in shards

But instead of love, you hurl words

Mocking, taunting, passing judgement

As if my suffering is your entertainment

You make fun of me, a victim of assault

Piercing my heart with your cruel assault

You speak ill of my family, my only support

Yet you know nothing of our bond, our rapport

You think you have the right to judge

But you are blinded by your own grudge

But my religion is love, not hate

And in this darkness, I refuse to take

For I am perfectly human, just like you

But you fail to see, I'm just as true

I hold my head high, despite your jeers

For I refuse to let your words bring me to tears

I walk with pride, not shame or regret

For I am a survivor, not a victim to forget

I keep my sights to the sky above

For in love and faith, I find my true love

I hold on to my humanity, my strength

For in this world, it's all I have to length

So go ahead and mock, go ahead and judge

But I will rise above, for I will not budge

For I am perfectly human, just like you

And I will continue to shine, unapologetically true.