They Told Me

They told me that I was useless.

So I developed my talents and competed in and won art competitions.

They told me that I was weak.

So I joined the Army and served four years, one of which was spent in Iraq.

They told me that I was ugly.

So I got signed with a modeling agency.

They told me that I was stupid.

So I scored high on every test I’ve ever taken.

They told me that I’d never go anywhere.

So I saw the world.

They told me that I’d never amount to anything.

So I got work experience and security clearance to get just about any that job I want.

They told me that I’d never afford an education.

So I earned free college tuition.

They told me that no one would want me.

But I have the best man in the world at my side.

They told me that my place was in the home.

So I travel and enjoy the outdoors.

They told me that I was a whore.

So I waited for the right man and the security of an established adult life.

They told me that my role was making babies.

So I got fixed.

They told me that I was wicked.

So I devote my life to helping others.

They told me many things. Where are they now? Dropped out of high-school and working entry level jobs while feeding their drug habits and babies.

I guess I told them. The best revenge is living well.