The Worse Is Over

I have been up and down the valley 
I have been honored and dishonored 
Good and bad times have been my lot
In my search for happiness and fulfillment 
I have been to hell and back
False accusations wet my pillow nightly 
Isolation was constant companion 
I was despised and hated
When I longed for recognition and love
I was brutalized and dehumanized
When I searched for empathy and humanity 
I was object of mockery and disdain 
When my heart yearned for acceptance and respect
I was invited to high society  as guest
But on each occasion turned
Back in disgrace and rejection 
I have gone round the circle and back
And standing tall and victorious 
For I have conquered all my adversaries 
The worse is over
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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