I'M Not My Skin
I may have scars but I'm Not my skin
I may be different and Lost within
I was Bullied and kicked while I was down, so I've got to win
You can judge me all you want for my scars, but I'm not my skin
I used to be scared to leave the house due to Depression, anxiety and being Bullied
I'd hide behind Hip-Hop lyrics, Sarcasm and hoodies
I didn't speak much, because at the time I was afraid
Until that first time I picked up a pen and put my mind on a page
I wish I never self-harmed but I'm not ashamed
I was alone and dealing with a lot of pain
Passed around foster families, Friends I didn't have any
I was popular with girls for some reason, But emotions I showed none at all or too many
a victim of my own thoughts
I started to become a stronger person when I accepted my flaws
I realised you have to grab a hold of your chance or watch it pass you
Some still Judge me for my self-harm past, even though I'm 6 years free and the scars are covered with tattoos
Focus on making yourself happy, because you can't please all
The only way to lose is if you don't het up from each fall
If you need these words then I hope they find you
Remember one thing, you define the mirror, the mirror doesn't define you
I may have scars but I'm not my skin
I was Bullied, ridiculed so I've been lost within
They told me I'd lose, so I've got to win
Don't let them judge you, Because you're not your skin
Copyright © Alex Duffy | Year Posted 2018
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