Sense of Self

One day I will stand my ground and say to those who call
I am not here for you to use or be the one to catch you when you fall.
I am a human being, with feelings, needs and other things
So take me not for granted
I am a friend to those in need who answer back in kind
But one way streets of tender care I will not walk again
I've seen the damaged neighborhoods and walked the broken path
I know how deadly storms can been and watched them when they've past
It does not do to stand outside when wind and rain destroy
So I have learned to shelter seek and hide out from the storm
A ray of light do I seek and hope in despair's hour
I will not stay any longer now within this ivory tower
It's time to run and join the race of humans far and wide
I know that I can no longer hide and wait for the shifting tide
Some people seek to suck us dry and make off with our life
But I will no longer play this game they seek to lure me with
And I know that I can stand upon my own two feet
I learn to sway and bend in wind, the breeze that blows the leaves
I will not snap or ridged forever remain.
It's time to loosen the call of freedom,
Declare my independence.
And on that day I will remain
True to my sense of self