I woke up today and something was different
My heart no longer ached in a lonely way
My head no longer screamed at me that I am nothing
My stomach didn't turn with the thought of tomorrow
And my feet didn't hesitate to walk the floor
The path I hiked,  painstakingly, was clear of the forest
I can breathe

Women were taught to yell fire When our lives were in danger
Because other people would ignore if we yelled ****, help, please God someone can help me hes trying to **** me, I'm literally begging for my life, I'm asking to be seen, I can't take this  Man alone,
I was just walking and he started following me
I was just wearing a skirt and he started following me
I was just minding my business and he started following me
I can't walk alone because if I walk alone I'm asking for it
I have to have my brother walk with me or I'm asking for it
I have to have my boyfriend walking with me or I am asking for it
I have to have my girlfriend's walking with me or I'm asking for
I can't leave my drinks alone or I'm asking for it
I have to live in fear or am asking for it
  We were taught to yell fire when our lives are in danger

"you'll never know what it's like to be a mother"
"Oh I didn't know you raised your brothers"
"Hmm, as well as your cousins?"
I was in California youth connections fighting for fosters by the dozens
I was the child left behind
But I was never blind
I knew my bind
My grind wouldn't stop
Making sure no child was left at the bottom
Made sure they could always shoot there shot
I knew just because I didn't get it
Doesn't mean I didn't want them to win it
Raise up the next generation so they can do better
Cross your t's and dot your I's
Make sure they can read every letter
Because it's not about how good or bad you did
It's about making sure they get through the stormy weather
So give them a jacket, some gloves and a hug
Because you can give them the world
But what a child needs most
Is love

They told me that the devil was beautiful
How right they were

Here's a manual on how to fix Broken People
WARNING : Do not attempt, it is never a good idea to fix a broken person unless they are willing to recognize that the need to be fixed
1. Start by finding a broken person
2. Once you find their flaw, point it out to them constantly
3. Work on that flaw with them
4. Change that person until you can no longer recognize the person you were trying to fix
5. Move on to the next person and repeat steps 1-5 until 6
6. Realize you're the broken person

First time we kissed it was like all my dreams were coming true
I had liked you for so many years and the fact that you noticed me
My heart was unprepared for how hard it was going to fall
When you told me I was your girlfriend I screamed inside because I was so irrevocably happy
Every time you kissed me after that , well the feelings follow thus
Warmth, Passion, Happy, Excited, More, I want more, Never stop
You made me feel Beautiful with every kiss
I guess I must have said something stupid
I should have kept my mouth on yours and not said a word
I should have not had my own opinions
I forgot that I was YOUR girlfriend and that mean shut up and kiss me
I tried to kiss you less because I was scared of falling more in love
You kept persisting
I wanted to feel ugly again because I couldn't handle all the beauty you were shoving down my throat
When I pushed you away
Your grip got tighter
Running fast has never been my strong suit but what was I supposed to do when your hand kissed my face
Our last kiss was not how I pictured it
I thought it would be kind and gentle
Not a good-bye but a see you later
I guess I shouldn't have fallen for a kiss
but the person behind the lips

Its ok ive been here before
Ive cried these tears
Ive locked this door
Its ok i know how to be scared
Ive been lied to
Ive known this fear
Its ok that you didn't stop
You're just like the rest
So I know it my fault
I know this test
Ill get through it
Just like i have many times