Rise of the Survivor

In the shadows, I fought through the pain,

With wounds so deep, but I'm here again.

Rusty chains that tried to bind,

Held my voice like it was blind.

Deanna's laughter, sharp like a knife,

Taught me struggle, brought me to life.

Through the darkness, I found my way,

No more whispers of yesterday.

With every bruise, I found my song,

I am strength, where I once felt wrong.

I’m Brian Penn, hear my shout,

Abuse can’t define what I’m about.

I rose from ashes, took my stand,

Broke the silence, raised my hand.

Every taunt, every bitter threat,

A chill in the bones, I won’t forget.

But I embrace the scars that show,

I’m a survivor, watch me grow.

In the tempest, I learned to fight,

Turned my darkness into light.

No more guilt, I choose my path,

Turn my pain into aftermath.

I’m Brian Penn, hear my shout,

Abuse can’t define what I’m about.

I rose from ashes, took my stand,

Broke the silence, raised my hand.

Step by step, I found my voice,

In the rubble, I made a choice.

Every tear that fell like rain,

Was a heartbeat in this reclaim.

So let them whisper, let them stare,

I’m a warrior, I’ll take the dare.

With every breath, I break these chains,

I’m Brian Penn, I own my gains!