I Am

I am that little girl, who cried herself to sleep, keeping secrets hidden beneath those spoiled sheets. I am that voiceless child with nowhere left to turn, shivering in her silence trying to endure. I am that unkempt girl in the back of Science class, wishing last night’s episode would finally be the last. I am that unseen girl in the corner of life’s stage, strong enough to smile at you in her inner rage. I am that willful teen who seeks her champion, hoping soon to find it in some thing or in someone. I am that hostile woman screaming in God’s face, arms crossed in defiance “Where, Oh God your grace?” I am That I Am He said who wept along with you, whose heart was truly shattered by what I saw him do. I am That I Am He said who longed to wrap you in my arms, hold you here upon my breast safe from any harm. I am That I Am He said the one who’s been here all along, urging the voice within to speak up loud and strong! I am That I Am He said who hopes that you will be, the champion of that little girl and love her spirit free. I am!