You were whole once
When you were born
Before judgement wrapped around you like a serpent
And squeezed out all the contentedness you had
You were whole once
When you were a child
Before that girl in school called you names
And shattered your self confidence
You were whole once
When you were a teenager
Before your father pointed out that acne on your face
And crushed the love you thought was safe
You were whole once
But that was so long ago you can’t remember when it was
You remember each time you were knocked down
You somehow found the strength to get back up
Even though it felt impossible
And you thought that you deserved so much more, After all
You were whole once
-Collins
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