Eleven Words

Four words I've heard before, but not like that.
Five words make me feel like I'm worth something.
Six words crown me a miniature king,
But seven make me feel like I can do anything.

Eight words changed my life, for better or worse.
Nine words tell me finally I belong.
Ten words are just enough to lift a curse.
Eleven words make a strange, flattering song.

Words will never hurt me, but sometimes they help.
How sweet to hear the things I can't say to myself.