I Will Rise

do you see me dull and broken as you cut me with your eyes so aware of mean words spoken yet, like the sun, I will rise you may pierce me with a glare as you wait for my lone cry your gentle words so rare yet, like the air, I will rise do you only feel my weakness head bowed with lowered eyes laying low with quiet meekness yet, like the dust, I will rise why do you tread my heart letting on you are so wise ripping my quiet peace apart yet, like the dawn, I will rise