My mother told me, my father abandoned me

My aunt taught me, my family tarnished me

My heart protected me, my brother destroyed me

I thought I was growing, I thought I was glowing

But a little disease called insecurity was in my body.

I lost a battle without even trying to fight.

My priest told me, God’s watching I must keep on praying

My teacher taught me, nothing fails the brain; use it and fight.

My mind showed me, it’s possible, I must not give up

Now the anger was dying

And spirit of conquering was rising

I fought my battles with my brain

I healed from all the defeats

I moved from all the sorrows

I told myself that I’m a conqueror before fighting

I taught my heart hatred so I wouldn’t lose myself

I used my brain and made sure it forgives.