Forged Through Pain

In childhood’s light, I saw no divide,

Being different felt right, side by side.

But as I grew, their laughter stung,

My heart grew heavy, too young, too strong.

Bullied and broken, I cried in the dark,

Searching for hope, a flickering spark.

Then life struck hard, I lost my grace,

Yet strength was born within that space.

Through pain and fall, I carried on,

A scholar of scars, still holding strong.

Now I stand tall, though battles remain,

An unbroken spirit, forged through pain.