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Written by Barbara Barker
February 17, 2015
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I am a Survivor; just take a look at me now.
My abuser took me to the brink of death,
But God, my saviour, set me free.
I am free from bondage, torture, pain and strife.
I have been given a fresh start, to move on with my life.
Even though, my mental stability, is not quite right.
I am A Survivor, who was determined, to win this fight.
No doubt, my emotions, are still very raw.
My body felt, as if, it was crushed, by a tiger's jaw.
The physical scars, will always be there.
But I got new teeth and grew back my hair.
My abuser, will, for a long time, be locked away.
Ask me if I am worried, or even if I care.
He got, just the punishment, which he deserved.
And justice, in my book, was finally served.
My main concern, is for my children now.
I had to believe, we would get through this, somehow.
My doctors and nurses should also take a bow.
Because they worked really hard,
To put my broken body back together,
Just the way you see it now.
My body was all twisted and black and blue.
From years of beatings, and torture too.
The battle was long, but I now have won
Because, I did not give up the fight.
I kept on walking, through the tunnel,
Until I saw the light.
When others looked at me,
I must have looked an awful sight.
But I am out of the torture chamber,
And can finally sleep, peacefully, at night.
My struggle was painful and oh so very hard.
When no one was around,
I sat out back and cried in my yard.
The journey, to get to where I am, was scary and sad.
With strange voices, telling me, I would be better off dead;
Thoughts of suicide were what I had in my head.
But, my heart was still beating, and to live, was what I chose.
If only for my children's sake, I knew, I could no longer lose.
My abuser, really tried his best, to put me down.
But I had God in me and he kept me strong.
With him as my guide I could not go wrong.
I am the one left standing in the ring, so sound the gong.
I am A Survivor; just take a look at me now!
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