You can throw your words
like punches
you can scream your violence
like an unheard prayer to hell
you can hurt me
despite my problems
yes
I will shatter
I will break
I will cry
I will hurt
I will sit
on the edge
wishing
but on the outside
resilience
remains
my roots
we scream
powerful
native
I am withstanding
I feel the pain you put to my soul
but you will never see me
in a state of
loss
from your
insecurity
I will always smile
I will always love
I will not show you my hurt
you do not win