i was the girl in the corner, shaken

shaken, but not broken

not yet at least.

i am someone who was repectful of others

but they beat me to the ground.

they threw stones and sticks screaming "witch!"

i thought i was in the salem trials, afraid to be burned alive and why?

because they are ignorant and unaccepting of me being me

just because im wiccan, does that not mean im free?

to be me?

but it changed like some did, they left me alone

i got up with help from my lover and people who i consider

sisters and brothers in my family of protection 

you dare interfere you will be shamed by us

but if you wish to join i will forgive because im wiccan

and i am respectful of others.