Rise Above Rape

Can I possibly rise, Rise above my rape? When all I hear are cries, And I feel I need to escape. My mind has resigned, Anxiety and PTSD is all that's left, All my feelings are confined, Its like I've been a victim of theft. Theft that robbed my life, And did so by surprise, Always on guard, It's now time to let go. To let go of the hate, And to let go of the guilt, So I'm starting with a new plate, Like a patchwork quilt. To bring back hope, And to alleviate pain, So I don't focus on the slope, Just focus on my campaign. My life is not what it used to be, It somehow opened a gate, And I can at last say I'm free, Free to be able to rise above rape. -Coreena Gerhart