Throughout my life
I fall
I rise
I live
I learn
I survive
Against life’s tapestry
Taking forward strides
In my darkest moments
I stop
I retreat
I isolate
I cry
I still survive
Detours, destinations, love, loss and lies
Along this unforgiving path
Alone or with allies
I keep trying
My journey started with trauma
I have looked evil in the eyes
I have overcome those that tried to take my life
I have been abandoned
Completely cast aside by those that gave me life
I have prepared to die numerous times
I have been cut apart
I have been embedded with foreign parts
Broken, stitched together and cauterized
I did survive
But along the way
I have experienced many wonderful times
I have seen a child brought into this world
I have held the hand of someone leaving this life
I have felt a love that never dies
I have seen the world through someone else’s eyes
I have laid under a million stars across the night sky
I have been lost and found
I have found my voice
I have realized my strength
I have learned forgiveness
I have seen many beautiful scenes
I have survived
Across this fragile thing called life
I stand
I live
I fight
These scars represent the battles I’ve won
The pain serves as my battle cry
A warrior
I ALWAYS SURVIVE

This was so beautiful! Your words serve as a ray of hope as you so beautifully express. Inspiring ❤
Thank you so very much!
You’re welcome!
This was really so inspiring and uplifting, positive and hopeful!! Masterful and beautifully penned, Taylor!!! I am really loving your talent and style!! Bellissimo, My Dear Bellissimo!!!
Chuck 😊🌹
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Beautifully written. So heartfelt and inspiring 💕
Thank you so much Christine xoxo
You are so strong, no matter,
What happened to you,
Still you don’t give up,
Still getting up keeping go,
You are survived,
Very brave!
DTQT.
Thank you so much for sharing such kind words and being so compassionate, I appreciate it very much xoxo
This is beautiful and poignant. I’m glad I read it!!!!
Thank you so much!
I love this. Beautiful and inspiring.
Thank you ❤
Such strength. Awesome. Survive! We are grateful.
Thank you so very much Stephen, I appreciate you
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❤ so strong. Beautiful.
Thank you ❤
This is an amazing and inspiring poem. Kudos to you.
Thanks a lot for joining in the challenge.
Thank you Sadje, I appreciate it xoxo
A pleasure Taylor
Just wow!!
❤ thank you
Well deserved! Fabulously written!
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Powerful, meaningful words .
Thank you so much
Beautifully written…amazing story telling…of your life…simply heart touching…you’re a strong soul
Thank you Navin ❤
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