Surviving

S is for the sexual abuse I endured 
U is for the unknown answer of why 
R is the reality of it, but longing for the readiness to go on 
V is for the very innocence that was stolen long ago 
I is for the innocent child I was 
V is for the vulnerable child I was, but am not now 
I is for the "I", I have become 
N is for not letting go of hope and courage to heal 
G is for God and the greater things he has in store for me.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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