When I Was A Lioness

I was such a different creature
When I was a lioness and
Locked up in a prison and
Pacing for the people.
I was so cruel.

I was never good at keeping
Up with all the "oughts" and "should nots".
I did a lot of damage.
I was fearsome with my roaring.
I was just scared.

There I sat lonely and so very tired.
I was so tired.

On the day I was set free
My father came and cut me out of
All the skin and fur and
Teeth that were not mine.
And I cried for joy.

There I sat naked and so very raw
And they gave me a letter
The colour of scarlet.
There I sat naked and so very raw
And was given a letter
The colour of scarlet.
Just call me Scarlet.
Just call me Scarlet.
I'll let you see my scars.
I'll let you see my scars.

I was such a different creature.
I was such a different person.
When I was a lioness.
When I was a lioness.