My worth - Vee Makaba

I used to hate how I meant nothing.

How my shadow would always beg to be rid of me

How the sun would strike me down for being worthless

And the rain drowns me in attempts to remove my presence

I used to hate how I meant nothing

How the days go by without a "hi"

How the nights were cold with no one by my side

And everybody disgusted by the sight of my shell

I was never enough for anyone

I couldn’t meet anyone’s standards

I probably deserved the hurt and pain inflicted upon me.

Because no one was as empty as me

One day while stuck in the miry clay

It occured to me that I’m gorgeous, powerful and filled with radiance.

Only I can be the best me I ought to be

I deserve only the best, so why am I settling for next to nothing?

I was raised by the light of my dreams

And changed by the joy of my heart

I was filled with love from the stars in my sky

And made to shine by my self-belief

Now I walk proud amongst the people in the daytime

And burn brighter than the angels at night

I ooze blissfulness from every pore

I am a new Vee.

Watch out world. You can't stop me!