taller does not equal stronger.

i wont wear shoes
that make me taller
than i am.
feet planted firmly
on the ground
i am stronger that way.
stronger than your words
and the way you try
to knock me down.

i'd rather the grass between my toes
than my nose in the dirt.
i wont stay where you put me,
i wont stay at all.
even though your eyes tell a story
of love and lies and
everything i clinged to.
and even though your voice
still stirs me and you can
still make your kisses
taste so sweet.
i know who you are
and who you made me
and how you broke me.

i wont wear shoes that
make me taller than i am.
my feet are flat on the ground
and they're ready
to walk away.