Alex Duffy Poet Free verse

Sign of Hope

I hope someone uses some of my lines as quotes 
I hope my words inspire some to carry on
I hope my rhymes encourage you to stay strong
I hope my poetry provides you with a sign of hope

Maybe I'm too honest for my own good
A former self-harmer, who's bipolar with anxiety & depression who's never known love
Raised in foster care because my parents preferred drink
I put it all out there when I'm sharing with ink 

I was made to feel worthless and taught I couldn't
Bullied and picked on, but made it past times I thought I wouldn't
I'm still here despite all the weight I hold on my shoulder
Had people leave when I told them I'm bipolar

Stabbed in the back by people I thought I could trust
Been through so much hurt, So I'm sorry if I don't talk about love enough
Got told there was no way out, But I created my own path
I learned to push forward even when the world tries to hold you back

I gave depression the best fight its ever had
Every lesson I've learned I write in my pad
I made it this far without any help
Been bullied, and beat down but I found happiness in myself

Behind every dark cloud there's a silver lining
You just have to have the will to find it
To get to where you need to be it may take a while
Be strong and don't let anyone break your smile

I hope someone uses some of my lines as quotes 
I hope my words inspire some to carry on
I hope my rhymes encourage you to stay strong
I hope my poetry provides you with a sign of hope

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Phoebe Walker May 21, 2017 at 7:26 PM Thank you for your post... it would be perfect to quote in my new book silver linings finding your way through life's storms Alex Duffy May 26, 2017 at 9:30 AM Hi phoebe thank you, I'm unable to reply to your message for some reason, but yes you can, just put my name & email address with it please thank you

Lynn Marie April 9, 2017 at 6:57 PM You told yourself and the world that 'Yes, You Can and.. You Do'.. Alex:) I know the feeling of being affected by poetry and poets who inspire me. It helps to not feel alone and to set goals for what I want. Words are powerful... your poetry expresses this boldly and truthfully. This poem conveys your strength that one can not only overcome, but thrive on a path of acceptance and love. You have a lot to be proud of. I am excited for your next chapter. lynnxxx enjoy a fantastic week Alex Duffy April 10, 2017 at 2:43 PM thank you I'm trying my best :) I do as well, I think that's why I hope to inspire people even if its one person :) thank you so much, I'm starting to take pride in myself :) thanks I am as well, hope u enjoy a fantastic week too