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"As A Survivor"

As a survivor sometimes the memories flood my mind
then my eyes began to cry...
So many tears remembering the lost years.
Yet not tears of pain and anguish,
but tears of no longer living in fear
or wishing I'd somehow vanish.
Disappear off of the face of the earth,
not feeling as if my life had any worth.
Yes I recall the hell very well...
I've grown now!!!
Thank God I made it cuz I have a story to tell...
It may save a life or open some eyes
maybe even get some to realize
it don't matter about the why's and how's
just be there when she's down, tired and had her last straw
and really needs a helping hand to find her way out!!!

As a survivor I feel so blessed,
cuz some of my sistah's didn't make it out of that mess...
Alive or in one piece
So many lives lost or changed forever.
Yet not lives lost in vain or without memories
but lost to move on to where they'll have lasting love and better
especially everlasting peace.
Yet not live always changed for the worst
Some grow, move on and find their inner worth
Tranquility beyond belief,
Finding that with God there is relief.
Yes I recollect their existence or experiences very well...
I am she and she is me!!!
Thank God I made it, cuz in their memory
or involvement the story I must tell!!!
It may change the heart of a man who chooses to abuse,
knowing in the end he'll only lose
the respect of the world and how he's looked upon
for deciding to raise his hand in anger and use
another human being as his pawn.

As a survivor I vow to always have a listening ear
for those who haven't yet learned that
they don't have to live in fear...
I'll always lend a helping hand
or encouraging words of advice,
cuz the 10th time may very well be the time
that she decides to listen and develop a master plan
to get out using all of her womanly devices.

After all...
As a survivor
"I Am She & She Is Me"!!!

Ta'Nisha G.
Feb. 2, © 2009
4:14 a.m.
Posted By: TaNisha Gray Juisee Da Queen
Saturday, February 14th 2009 at 7:00AM
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Thank you Irma...
I only share what comes from my heart.
I hope what I have to say touches a soul changes a life and broadens many minds in the process of my sharing.
I definitely appreciate the fact that you've stopped in read and commented on my writing.

Continue to be Blessed!!!
Happy Valentine's Day

Sunday, February 15th 2009 at 12:14AM
TaNisha Gray Juisee Da Queen
Sounds like a survivor's manual based in poetry--share!! For Christmas why not send a copy to all the Homeless Shelters and Women's Shelters?
Sunday, February 15th 2009 at 12:12PM
Marta Fernandez
Awesome share sis, keep up the great work, proud of you!
Just my 2cents worth.
Sincerest
William
Monday, February 16th 2009 at 12:17PM
WILLIAM W. HEMMANS III
Thanks for the idea Martha...
I still keep in contact with many of my former coworkers at the local domestic violence shelter and I often pass on my material for just that purpose but I never thought of sending it out for others at Christmas time.
I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment on my work.


Friday, February 20th 2009 at 1:17AM
TaNisha Gray Juisee Da Queen
William ... That is just beautiful... Thank you bro!
Your 2 cents felt more like a million dollars.

(((HUGS)))

Friday, February 20th 2009 at 1:18AM
TaNisha Gray Juisee Da Queen
I'm glad you felt it in your heart Mozell because that's just where it came from (the deepest parts of my heart).
Blessings to you!

Friday, February 20th 2009 at 1:19AM
TaNisha Gray Juisee Da Queen
Irma... I'm glad my writing could be uplifting to you on a day like today that's just why I write to uplift and edify those who take the time to read and feel what I have to say. Joy and Peace are yours sistah.

Continue to be blessed!!!

Friday, February 20th 2009 at 1:20AM
TaNisha Gray Juisee Da Queen
This is what it is a perfect example of what it is like to live a full and beautiful life that can only have a happy, positive furure..

Thank you for painting this priceless picture TaNisha...
Thursday, April 10th 2014 at 6:47PM
ROBINSON IRMA
I just had to come back and read this again. It is so beautiful and helpful on a day like today. It is rainy, cold, dull and depressing...
Thursday, April 10th 2014 at 6:47PM
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