Let me just say...

I hear words.
Bad words, meant to hurt.
They aim at me.
They take their shots.

What makes me so different?
What can I do?
I can't change who I am?
Nor would I want to.

Well.
Let me just say.
I couldn't care less.
I like being this way.

They call me different.
They say I'm stupid.
They hate me.
The keep telling me.

So sure of themselves.
They think so little.
I get attacked.
Although I am brittle.

Well.
Let me just say.
There is nothing you can do.
To keep me away.

I'll do what I like.
I'll do it in my style.
What I do is my business.
I hurt no one and live life.

Amusingly, they say they are better.
I would like to see them prove it.
They think I am a monster.
They should look closer to home.

Well.
Let me just say.
For everyone in my situation.
We'll have our day.

We will rise.
Because we are strong.
They don't see this.
They are blind to our majesty.

They push.
They pull.
They break us.
They shout.

Well.
Let me just say.
They can do what they want.
But it isn't that easy to keep us at bay.

They may distress you.
You may break.
You might be pushed to the limit.
They may make you feel fake.

Just remember.
You may feel like you're on your own.
I promise you this.
You are not alone.

Well.
Let me just say.
You are amazing.
Because, it's light that you portray.

So feel not cold when they bite.
You don't need to bite, you see.
'Cause me and you.
We are better than they will ever be.

We are great.
In all our individuality.
We are the hope.
We are the key.

Well.
Let me just say.
Always feel strong. Don't feel bad about who you are.
Because I'm just like you, and I know, like this is how I want to stay.

((Dedicated to my angel who brought me through the mud, dirt, grime and terror of depression. Thank you my angel, for showing me why it is so good to be me. I love you.))