Still I Rise

Seduce me.
Betray me.
Attack me.
Raze me.
Deport me.
Forget me.
Hate me.

Still I rise.

Control me.
Colonize me.
Crucify me.
Conquer me.
Convert me.
Blame me.
Burn me.

Still I Rise.

Play me for my willing riches.
Mark me for the spear and sword.
Suspect me for your spreading plague.
Conjure me as your darkest demon.
Accuse me of your midnight crimes.
Condemn me in your halls of power.
Cleanse me of your many sins.

Still. I. Rise.