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I Willl Survive

Years ago my spirit was crushed and it drained the life out of me. I didn’t want to live and I felt alone and useless. The carefree girl that I once was, had vanished. All that remained was an empty shell of my former self. Hands of hate caused love and joy to evaporate from my being. But out of nowhere my former self beckoned me to fight to live. As time went by I got stronger and stronger and I wanted to live. I started to love myself and see my self with new eyes. I was no longer a victim, I became a survivor . Today I don’t just live for the girl that I once was, I live for the woman I am today. Somehow after much sadness , I found strength within and the will to live. Contest: Will To Survive Sponsor: Silent One 10/13/2020

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Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/17/2020 11:56:00 AM

- Survival can be a struggle ... but often it's not about surviving ... it's about living ... - A great winning poem, congratulations Alexis :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 10/17/2020 7:55:00 AM

A poem of deep strength and wonderful faith - once we believe in ourselves, we conquer that awful feeling of being kept down. This is a masterful poem my friend and I am so very very glad 'you found the strength within and the will to live' Hugs and blessings my dear friend, Jennifer.

Susan Ashley

Date: 10/15/2020 8:42:00 PM

Your poetic pen spills poignant ink, Alexis, yet through darkness, you find the light to shine within. I was so moved by the emotions of your beautifully expressed poem, my friend. Congratulations for your excellent win in Silent One's contest.. ~Susan

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 10/15/2020 5:43:00 PM

Beautifully penned Alexis. We must have self-love before we can reach our potential. Congratulations on the win! Linda

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/15/2020 1:25:00 PM

Back with BIG congrats on your podium win, Alexis.

Silent One

Date: 10/15/2020 12:34:00 PM

I am glad you survived and have overcome such trauma as a child, something no one should have to go through... Congratulations on your placement in the contest...

Alexis Y.
Date: 10/15/2020 1:04:00 PM

Hi Silent, Thank you so much for my placement in your contest. I’m delighted to be on the winners list, because you had amazing entries. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/14/2020 7:42:00 AM

You touched my heart with your opening lines, Alexis. Your emotive write speaks to and speaks for many. Happy to read the upbeat ending. This is among your best. Haven't seen much of you my friend. Stay well!