“You can’t knock me down”

I feel so far, but I’m so close
Everyday can feel like a struggle
We have to deal the cards we’re dealt and make the most
Spit on me, kick me, and push me into the dirt and grubble
You can’t knock me down
When I stare into the sun I feel pride
I will make the most of my life and leave this ugly town
I’m sick of mother telling me,” you tried”
Someone once told me, you only have one life to live
I’ve been through so much; I’ve been through it all
I’m going to give it all I have to give
I swear you won’t make me fall
You can’t knock me down
I push myself harder when I see mom can’t put food on the table
You will only see smiles, no frown
I see my dreams, I am ready and able
You may kick dirt on my name
My foot is sleeping on the gas
I am me, I feel no shame
In my rearview, you and you’re hate don’t last
You can’t knock me down
I push myself harder when I see sadness in my father’s eye
I am me and I am proud, no, I will not frown
I will push myself harder for the ones I love until the day I die
You can’t know me down

By Rosemarie Varriale