Carapace

my body is a shell it is hard and tough and resists pressure and though it may crack it will not break because I am strong I am pliant but I will not bend to your will break under your fist or bow to your might I am not afraid to raise my head to look you in the eye to tell you that you are not what you seem that you may be strong but I am stronger I am fearless and brave I am beautiful even with my scratches and cracks in this skin encasing my very soul my whole being I am larger than life I will succeed in all that I do I will dream and bring my dreams to life I will not give up I will exist and you will not stop me