Soaring

For the longest time

I felt as though I didnt belong

Crowds stormed right through me

Never giving me a second glance.

For the longest time

I didn't know I was special

Or beautiful

Or worthy of those around me.

For the longest time

I was the ugly duckling 

The words from others weighed me down

I couldn't stand up for myself. 

For the longest time

I dreamed of flying 

Flying through the insults and doubt

Till they didnt effect me anymore.

One day

I decided it wasnt others who pushed me down

I was my own enemy

I let their words cripple me.

One day

I stood up

I flapped my wings,

I got off the ground.

I didn't fly, I soared

I soared farther then I ever thought I would.

Higher than I ever imagined.

I didn't fly, I soared

I soared through the clouds

Bypassing all the negativity and doubt

Untill I became the person I wanted to be. 

I didn't fly, I soared

I realized that wanting to fly limited me

I didnt set high enough goals for myself

Now i am infinite.