Heaven and Hell

Been on fire, it burns, it hurts . Flares of pain, to brand the skin.

There Is worse pain, I choose to forgive

Be on my own, so now I can live

No closure or justice, feels abuser’s gain

Impacted Babe, who then died In vain

A fierce parents instinct, protect and provide

Overprotecting, left waisted, no pride

Been here before, I did survive

Did the work, took years to strive

The mindful work, implored the science

Found it helps to find alliance

Discovery House and Mary Dover

Sheltered us and provided shoulder

Glass half empty, Glass half full

Water’s good, and that’s no “bull”

Resilience; a gift that’s not given, but earned

So don’t forget that you learned and you learned

Remember friends, who visit dreams

Who also died too soon it seems

Been on fire, it burns it hurts . Flares of pain, to brand the skin.

Finding balance, process...progress

But back and forth, this trauma mess

Relentless stalking, feels the same

As Slowly raping, now I’m to blame?!?!

Eighteen years a very long time

Again and again, this harassment crime

Must I re-live without a choice?

A healing heart that lost a voice

You broke In, you made me fear

How to protect, year after year

My two true blessings; my love, my life

For them I truly sacrifice

Been on fire, it burns, it hurts. Flares of pain, to brand the skin.

My body, heart, mind and soul

Just steal it all, like a silent "Troll"

Everything to save the seed

I even gave my sanity

Struggle and pain, don’t just go away

Triggers the memories, that rise again

The compounded slices, that cut like a knife

What gives people right to critique any life?

Don’t worry about those who go out of their way

Wielding attempts to slander and shame

Their brokenness Isn’t your problem this day

"One Less Thing", are the words we should say

Remember your strengths and just build on those

To balance the hurt, the pain, and the woes

Hold on to the strength, deep within yourself

You are a champion, and that is your wealth

Decide, commit, reciprocate

Rise above, and advocate

Achieve those goals and organize

Recognize and empathize

Build others up, and help them recover

We shall overcome, you, me and my brothers

Been on fire, it burns, it hurts . Flares of pain, to brand the skin.

True moral compass, North, strong and free

Live vulnerable and then let it be

Live current and present, be passionate

And remember to be compassionate

We’re trying to get to our version of Heaven

So forgive, understand, and don’t waist what your given

Build on your arts, indefinite

The learning will always be, infinite

Choose good, leave the rest

With intent, be your best

Humility, happiness, good or bad

Find thankfulness, kindness, and for that, be glad

Be “A Girl” who powers through

Do whatever, you have to do

Been on fire, it burns, it hurts . Flares of pain, to brand the skin.

Find inspiration that makes you smile

Don’t think too much it takes a while

Remember Love. That’s who you are,

And also thank your “Lucky Stars”,

for sharing all the love they are

The “Beautiful Liars” who reinvent

Believing that we are all heaven sent

Using their art to get it done

Living to show where you’re coming from

Love, Love, Love, that is so key

Personal space and set boundaries

Manners and Rules, our mama’s taught us well

If you cross those boundaries, you can put one through Hell

We are all flesh and bone, birthed through divine

None of us really, gets out alive

Been on fire, it burns, it hurts . Flares of pain, to brand the skin.

So LIVE your Life, keep it real and be free

Don’t worry that others, may judge you and me

Feel all the feels and remember to breathe

Sing it out loud, perhaps even scream

As long as the positive tops what’s beneath

Keep moving and breathing, just breathe, just breathe

Maybe reach out and connect, Namaste

Their music and laughter, reminds us to play

From beginning to end, simple math will be true

Positive plus negative, will spark you to move

Believing in miracles, keep moving on

Stay true to yourself, human rights can’t be wrong

Been on fire, it burns, it hurts . Flares of pain, to brand the skin.

Been on Fire

Peace, Love & Light xo

Dana Mary Colleen Campbell March 10, 2019 Copyright 1157765