I was the one
from the first breath I ever drew.
I should have chosen me
before anyone, anything,
before the world whispered in my ears.

I forgot to be
forgot to love me,
forgot that I am the one
who deserves to stay,
stay till the end of my own time.

I stood against myself,
fought the very soul
that should have been my ally.
Where the hell did I learn
to betray my own heart?

I should be free
to do whatever the hell I want.
I should decide,
not let someone else hold the pen
to the story of my life.

I should take myself back,
I should claim myself again,
because I am the one who remains.

And I will remain
shattered, broken, whole, healed,
loving, hating, fierce, raw.
I will remain with me,
till the end of time,
till the last heartbeat,
till the world forgets my name,
I am here.
I am mine.
I remain.