Cariann, /'kereanne/ noun.

I was Scared

I was Weak

I was Insecure

And Lost

I couldn't quite walk

On my own

No, not then

I depended fully

On everyone else

I never took the blame

I never stood tall

I hunched my back

Looked down and away

I never stood in the light

I couldn't, not then

But now

I stand up

I'm strong

And I'm free

I know my own worth

And I don't shrink away

I face all my fears

And I smack them all down

I'm happy and loud

And the spotlight's all mine

I don't really need other people

But I like to keep them around

Because I love them

And I love me

And I'm ready to fight

And even though it's damn hard

Now I can finally

Live my Life.