You Taught Me Well

You made me weak, but from the weakness I grew strong. You played me for a fool, but the foolishness made me wise. You kept me chained in hell, but I escaped and found heaven beyond. You kept me cowering away in the corner, but with release I became brave. You thought you could take me down, but unaware you were building me up. Now I am strong, I am wise, I found heaven without you; I'm now brave enough to face the unknown, And I know now how to stand on my own. These lessons you taught me, and taught me well, From your lying, conniving and selfish ways.