CHRONICLES OF ALENE COLLINS

CHRONICLES OF ALENE COLLINS ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Alene Collins, a tender soul in tumultuous terrain, Touched by turmoil, torn by tenderness & pain. She grew in her teenage testimonies, trials & tears, She's her grandparents' guiding light across the years.4 Separated at birth, scared and unseen, Sorrow silently settled in her serene. Without a father's face, she learned to thrive, A mother's love she longed to feel alive.8 Separated at birth, in silence she grew, Her heartache hidden, her dreams askew. 7 years young, her grandparents' arms she found, Firm foundations 'midst chaos she abound.¹² Fractured bonds with a mom who drift And whose choices caused aching rifts, Frayed edges of their bond breached & swift, Broken & burdened with unspoken shifts.¹6 Fueled by love, though bruised and scarred, Fathomless forgiveness, her heart unmarred. Despite the pain her mother's actions bade, Love and respect within her heart stayed.²° Fighting demons, depression's dawning frown, Frail fragments of hope, her darkness did drown. Facing forwards forlornly, fighting fears, Flourishing through floods of fallen tears.²4 Grandma's guidance, a strict & sturdy hand, Guarding gently in her life's shifting sand. Through the fog of hardship, she found her way, Glistening resilience in the light of day.²8 Alene Collins, a tale of strength untold, In her resilience, she holds a heart of gold.³° ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ VICK MANUEL POETRY {VMP} FORM: Aliteration/Rhymes Copyright ©?29th February 2024.