Still Standing

I stood
naked
vulnerable
in front of you
for years
and pleaded
You
averted your eyes
and looked away
does it matter where?
I stood
yesterday
dressed
strong
moving
on
my heart
encapsulated
insulated
and protected
from years of practice
no longer a novice
at guarding my soul
I rebel
against the status quo
I fight
against what I know
I failed
at being someone
you could see
You looked everywhere
but at me
And
now
it's
over
Yet
I stand
again
naked
vulnerable
and strong
and
I am
where I belong
I can see
me
finally hear my song
God can see me
and I am free!