I've been picked up
and put down,
Used, abused
and thrown around.
I've had hopes raised
and hopes dashed.
False promises made
and dreams crashed.
I've had enemies come
and loved ones go,
been hurt by people
i didn't know.
I've faced accusations
and castigations.
I've been victimised
and villified.
I've known rejection
and separation
and untoward
perverted affection.
I've known all this
and still I stand.
No longer caught in
the palm of his hand.