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Can'T Break Me

Out of the darkness
Struck like a lightning bolt
He came without warning
Like a lion striking his prey.

He may have my purse
Took all that I had with me,
But you can't take my pride
You can't break my spirit.

Though in a state of shock and horror
I know that I'll recover
For time heals all wounds
The piper will pay the price.

I'll keep my head high
Keep looking for tomorrow
Growing stronger and being wiser
From the trauma that I've faced.

I won't let it happen
I'll be on my guard
For like the strongest steel
You won't break me.

Copyright © Megan Ryan | Year Posted 2015

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Jan Allison Date: 1/21/2015 6:45:00 PM Oh what a traumatic experience so eloquently penned :-( We currently have a wave of burglaries on our little island - 30 in about 10 days - its unprecedented and naturally people are feeling very un nerved by it :-( Hugs Jan xx rated 7 from me:-) Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 1/22/2015 1:50:00 AM Oh I do hope they catch him and that she recovers from her ordeal. my elderly mum had her bag snatched in Spain she had just been to the bank - there are some very evil people out there:-( hugs Jan Megan Ryan Date: 1/21/2015 7:00:00 PM Thanks-this poem was inspired by a horrific event that took place last night-my aunt was robbed by A SCUMBAG ROBBER who took her purse that had her ID and other belongings. I was so angry and horrified that my aunt was attacked by a piece of trash of a street rat that has the nerve to rob innocent, hard-working people. My Aunt is in shock and traumatized by the event-but I know that she'll recover and grow strong. I PRAY THE police will catch that bastard and throw the book at him! I know some of us out there might have faced the same dilemma, but we learn and grow for the robbers may steal our stuff-but they can't break us.