i met the sting the world can bring
she touched me deep and made me sing
she forced my ears to ring and ring
she opened my eyes to many things
she showed me how hearts get stabbed and bleed
she showed me how hate can kill a seed
she showed me why living is such a need for those of us who's exhales are sweet
i met the sting the world can bring
she told me never to stop my swing
she taught me so much while under her wing
i could not be moved by the hurt that she'd bring
she showed me above her painful lair
she took me beyond how short is my hair
she placed me alone and unaware in the center of beauty away from the snares
i am grateful today for her brush with me
she showed me realities i would never have seen
eyes closed as i go from extreme to extreme to become who i'm meant to be