No Longer the Victim

Standing outside of myself Looking inward I did not like what I had become Weak and shriveled by poverty Smaller in faith and love I walked in the shadows of the next sin In the darkness of disgrace Giving all of myself for nothing Giving nothing for myself Looking back through years of pain I hung my head in shame For at that moment I knew I was to blame No longer could I be the victim I must find the strength to fight this demon I stood firmly yet fearful of defeat I had to win this war I gathered my troops and marched forward into battle My head held high My soul determined I armed myself with courage, strength, and desire Spirit was my leader Truth and light my guide on a path of wholeness Freedom from depression, poverty, drugs, alcohol, and lust Escape from sin Forgiveness was the key Forgiveness from Spirit Forgiveness from me No longer am I a slave in the chains that once bound me I am now a woman of power Power in myself and my faith Power in Spirit Forgiving myself for my past Allowing it to drift off in the distance No longer am I the victim No longer must I hide in shame Capturing every moment of happiness Living a life of peace, light, and love *inspired by Michael Jordan’s “Let’s Get Untwisted” contest Copyright © 2009 Lena “Lolita” Townsend