I used to be defensive when you said that I was wrong.

I used to be defensive when you silenced every song.

I used to be defensive when you made a single slight.

I used to be defensive just assuming you were right.

I used to be defensive when absorbing your perspective.

I used to be defensive when I couldn’t be reflective.

I used to be defensive now I know I have a choice.

I used to be defensive now I validate my voice.

I used to be defensive couldn't learn or just discard.

I used to be defensive when acceptance was too hard.

I used to be defensive now you’re neither fact nor fiction.

I used to be defensive now I have my own conviction.