Finding My Voice

I hear you say I’m useless; hear you say I’m dumb,

The power of your words once made me feel like scum,

Though that is how I would have suffered in the past,

I’ve found the strength to overcome your blame at last.

Though you may try to abuse me, call me names,

You don’t have the last word in these sad games,

It’s been a tough and hurtful road to walk,

But I am not a pawn for you to mock.