He told me to come sit
and my heart, gleeful at the attention
wandered over
for his disposal.
He had an agenda
and my body was his project,
his hands his tool.

My heart, so small,
shrank away
hid inside
sheltered itself
protecting me
from my own thoughts
condemning me for not fighting
such a stronger soul.

He set back to work
returning often for another round
of lets sit down.
My sun had broken
and I sought to flee,
begging to be let go.
I was trapped
at the mercy of those who did not know
why his little helper
was not being helpful.

For this sin,
he committed
he made a show of paying
$1 for my service
in front of them all.
The shame of it
still burns my cheeks
for I had no choice but to accept
or explain.

Echoes in my ears,
taunting words
spoken
while he stuck his fat fingers
in places innocent and clean.
Words said
still follow me in dreams
for I allow them strength
nowhere else

New breath fills me
and knowledge educates me.
My soul,
which he tore
has been made whole.
My heart
rebuilt
piece by piece
sliver by sliver

I glow
I gleam
I glimmer
like a statue
I am unbarred
I am set free
I am knowledge discovered
and dignity restored.
Love wins!

My soul is worth more than a dollar
and I know now
what no one else said.
I am my own love
and that love protected me
I am stronger then I knew.
I am in love
with every part
of myself.
Love wins!

God bless my heart
Which sheltered me
freed me to be the promise
that lives inside me.
What was destroyed
I will reclaim
and recreate
into something worthy.

Knowledge of shame
will lead to power to heal
these hands,
my hands
stronger than his words
stronger than his sin
stronger than the test
of my soul.
Love wins!

Give me shelter
so I can share it
with those who have need
of my hearts protection.
Love wins.

WOW! Good for you myanimalcracker!
Exellent write from a freed soul

Thank you 1000

astonishing as usual
strong and free
win win win win win
your greatest victory

Our love of self is the greatest strength and gift we can offer up to ourselves. You go girl

Thank you (((Harold & pkd )))

Stunningly poignant and beautiful.

Bless all that is the loveliness of you!!

Thank you, dear Angel

very nicely done

Blessed are we to have you in our lives,,,