Awakening
Awakening.
You convinced me that I was less than human
stripped me naked so I would feel shame.
I fell for it.
tried to cover my flesh with what I had left
even if it was just
a cloth
it covered me
but also hid
my true nature
for me
I strip
no longer ashamed
of my skin, my body, my nature
I am made of light
Love made me
I fought hard
for my worth
for my dignity
because I thought you had a say
But my worth doesn't come from outside
It was already determined
Long before you ever laid your eyes on me.
Royalty
For the longest time
I tried to get a seat at the table
fought harder
worked harder
To gain back
what trauma took from me
To bridge the gap
injustice made for me
now I know
I am the table
You're allowed to dine with me
and learn from me
things you didn't know
what you couldn't see
The world is not complete without me.