Standing tall

she's breaking
as she shuffles through the spaces
negotiating, compromising
searching for accepting places

not those that constrain
or promote disdain

or those that judge and label
shouting, "dear, you are just not able"

ideals may not be fulfilled
but it's better to strive, strong-willed

why is she breaking
they yell to her,
"darling, my darling, please stop shaking

"can you not sing your song?
what ails you now?
is it because you fail to float along?"

she continues breaking amidst it all
because she knows she needs to stand tall

and she doesn't see it yet, no, she hasn't a clue
but soon she'll respond and shout back,
"I am worthy and good...even for you"