The Quiet Rose (An #Inspirational #Poem about Overcoming Rape)
Dethorned, she had no voice.
The rape stripped it away.
She had nowhere to turn.
Yet she lived another day.
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She spent eight years trying.
She spent eight years dying.
Dethorned, she had no voice.
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One day, she found her voice.
It was weak, but present.
Dethorned, she found some strength.
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She nurtured herself, too.
And bit by bit, she grew.
She is not quiet now.
She sings loudly, with pride.
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She grew a strong backbone.
She does not have to hide.
She has suffered enough.
She dealt with it; it’s done.
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Re-thorned, she loves herself.
Re-thorned, her life’s begun.
ABOUT THE STRUGGLES I OVERCAME
This poem was originally published on Poetry Perfected. It is based on my true experience of being raped, and overcoming the issues I faced as a result.
Today, it gives me as much strength as the day I wrote it.
If YOU are struggling with similar issues, please read about my life’s journey and how I overcame the obstacles I had.
Also, read From Nope to Hope. This is a book I wrote.
You can learn all about it here and get it on sale here.
Last Updated : Tuesday, October 24, 2017
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