"A Toast"

Here's to those whom I envy for you made me challenge myself to do better

Here's to those who were too lucky for their own good for you made me want to work and strive harder

Here's to those who lived in riches for you made me think of the kind of treasures I wanted to accumulate someday

Here's to those who have ignored me for you made me realize that I can be strong and independent on my own

Here's to those who have judged me for you made me accept and love myself without any reservations

Here's to those who belittled me for you made me want to dream bigger and pushed me to prove myself

Here's to those who have silenced my voice for you made me learn how to reflect and to listen

Here's to those who have left me for you made me know as to whom I can truly trust and rely on

Here's to those who have hurt me for you have made me stronger and more resilient

Here's to those who once made me bitter... for you've actually made me better