Standing Up – Andersen Storm

I should have known better so
that I could have protected myself.
My lifetime experience could
easily have been someone’s else.

I was so torn and distressed when
I knew they had lost my consent.
My connections were just one-sided.
I was in freefall as I opened my hand.

No friend, no spouse
no partner, no kin. They all
turned away from me when
it appeared I was going to fall.

I should have known better then
that nobody cares in his climb.
So I was thrown naked
into this world a second time.

Now I do know better.
So I will prevent me from bows
to ideas, to people,
to false promises and vows.

I stand up tall and confident.
And I hold myself onto this band.

I should have known better then
nobody cares when you’re down.
But I will grow taller
by standing up tough on my own.