There are many things you have taught me
And because of these things, i see.
I see why I was always cruel.
Why I always acted like a fool.
I treated people very poorly.
And criticism, yea, i took it poorly.
I was never the type to apologize
But I was always one to cry.
So many emotions were buzzing Inside me
And i just needed to break free.
I seeon found a temporary cure.
Some things I thought would help for sure.
Drugs, alcohol, and a knife to my skin
Not thinking of all the ways i had sinned.
The effects wore off, the marks would heal
and once again, the pain I would feel.
Quite often you left bruises.
I covered them with make-up and excuses.
You still harm me after all these years
But theres something you should know
Something soon to show.
Im gonna amount to something no matter what you say.
Im gonna lead a great life someday.
Until then, I'll hold my head high.
My limit is the sky.
There will be days when I question my own fate
But remember mom, you taught me how to hate.
Hate taught me to forgive
And forgiveness got me where I am today
