I'm A Survivor

 

 

 

Hands folded for prayers Knowing God can hear from any where Down on my knees No matter where I was God heard me Time's I would think no one did care Deep down I knew God was there  When my husband would pull me by my hair Down the flight of stairs It could had been worst he could had pulled my hair out Instead I just got a headache no doubt I'm a survivor When to my chest was his knife He could had cut deep but I had God in my life When he shot me it could had killed me that night I could had died as they gave me my last rites Instead of close to the liver the bullet could had hit my heart With my faith I never part My husband's fist and his bad games And calling me bad names Could had been worst but I knew to pray Every night every day I'm a survivor He never kept his wedding vows Always causing pain somehow Now his wedding band I'll throw away For his soul I  still pray It could had been worst I know As each day the abuse would grow I knew to turn to God and I knew some day He would get me free some way Many many years abuse I went through But to God I knew I could turn to No more tears of abuse will there be No more hiding the pain that was done to me I am thankful God send many angels my way I now can say I'm a survivor

 

Reviews

[Suelou]

Mary, I am so glad you survived all the abuse. Your faith always shines through.

[Sharon Miller Bolander]

Your strength inspires me, Mary, as does your faith and caring. Welcome to Writers' Cafe! Sharon

[Tovli]

a strong poem--a strong story. tovli

[J. James Reider]

I must say, you are not only a survivor; you're a very strong survivor. If you are able to put yourself out there through your writing, then you allow the possibility that you may help someone else who might be in that situation right now. Very, very moving.

I especially like how you credit your faith in God within this piece. Sometimes people just don't have anyone to turn to, and since people are people, they even forget about God. A very good write (:

[angelinmypocket]

A wonderful write Mary. It shows your determination to count your blessings rather than dwelling on all your problems...and certainly declaring your awareness of God's guidence in your life will assure that He will always be with you. Sending angels your way my sis.
Love...liz/sis

[Deborah Leah Krempa]

I too am greatful to have survived, I'm sorry you had to go through that. It takes strength and courage and you write so well about what happened, beautifully penned. Thank you for sharing. Debileah

[Dorchadas]

a beautiful poem... such honesty... a real show of strength ;)

[Sweetest Sin]

Great poem. Courage, strength and faith, no doubt.... I like it.