I Was Told Poem by Donna Secrest

I was told come out of my shell, I'm no turtle so go to hell, I can handle myself very well
I was told I was worthless and a mess, wonder who passed the test?
I was told I was stupid, let me be lucid or do I need to be more candid
I was told get a backbone, do I look prone? Get off your throne
I was told to get out of my comfort zone, watch your tone; I have one of my own
I was told I was difficult, at least I act like an adult, by the way that was an insult
I was told I would never amount to anything, I was all could be, but in all actuality I can move mountains and part the sea
I was told get some confidence, In my defense it all makes no sense
I was told revenge is best served cold here's yours tenfold I never loved you I wasn't very old
I was told no one would love me, can't you see? he's on one knee, asking me
I was told I was ill, it would be a steep hill, just take this pill
I was told it might take years to shed these fears and the voices that now fill my ears
I was told it would fade the games you played even the scars you made
I was told to thank those I owed, so thank you for all you sowed, because my cup has overflowed