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Flash Memory

A survivor's poem

By D'Shan BerryPublished 2 years ago 1 min read
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Each time I think I'm done with you

You show up unannounced

Invading present moments

With a lifetime full of doubts

Though I know I am the victor

Not the victim anymore

Memories still stop my heart,

And send me reeling to the floor

You took much more than my body

When you forced it to your will

Swapped innocence for fear and shame,

Left wounds so slow to heal

I grieve because it happened

I mourn the loss of trust

I shake my fists in anger

At the dreams dissolved to dust

But Love is bigger than my grief,

My suspicions and my wrath

Love healed my heart with grace and hope

Placing new dreams on my path

inspirational
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About the Creator

D'Shan Berry

I love words. I love art. I love Jesus.

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