Strong

You may have me shackled in dreams you once had

Regrets from your youth, leading me to your path

Authority of the father, I could never surpass

You may be powerful, but you're not strong

 

You call me a coward, shaking in fear

As I stand up to you with ideals I hold dear

You're status and ego you've certainly made clear

You may be powerful, but you're not strong

 

I have a vision, beyond you're one sighted future

But all you ever see in me is what you were

The past, no, you're past tries to drag me 6 feet under

You may be powerful, but you're not strong

 

I'm not just a vessel to fulfill your desires

And unlike you now, I won't run from the fire

I stare at you back, at the eyes of a liar

You may be powerful, but you're not strong.

 

I may be afraid, but I stay standing before you

Trembling in your presence, but doing something you couldn't do

I may act compliant, but I'll never follow in your shoes

I may not be powerful, but I am strong.

 

 

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My family
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