That I Am

It is not because you say I am, I am simply because I’m me. Before my mother's womb, before your thoughts or perceptions, It's been written that the Universe knew me. She gives me everything I need, from the top of my head to the bottom of my feet. No, it's not you that tells me my worth, to her I’m priceless like smiles on children. Your hate deemed me invaluable, a perception based on lies believed, shamed me into thinking I was nothing, I believed in you, acting in accordance to your wishes, I was became the fool. However, scales that once blinded are now removed, ears once deafened by your screams of hate, are now opened to the sweet voice of truth. A voice once trapped behind pursed lips and gritted teeth, now free to speak! I am, that I am.