From Your Ashes
I was a child,
Hated and scorned
Cast to the wolves
The day I was born
Though I may tremble in fear
Though I falter and fall
Through each new challenge
Through glass as I crawl
I still rise
Though I was a girl
With no voice to speak
Though I was a shadow
And my strength was weak
Though you slapped me down
And demanded defeat
I met your eyes with defiance
And rose to my feet
yes, I still rise
I fought you, a monster
With hate in your eyes
I defied you, my master
Though you are stronger than I
And though you are a creature
I was taught to despise
I teach myself pity
Unlike you, I still rise.
