The Power of the Spoken Word

The Power Of the Spoken Word

Victims of verbal abuse
Set yourself free
I've only just realised what happened to me
Took 46 years to see

The scars left by family
Hidden from view
Not physical for all to see
Low self esteem, my enemy
Happened again quite recently
But then I realised I was free

That's the nature of it
Unfortunately
Lived with it for many years
A legacy passed on to me

In isolation, quiet despair
I knew no better
Was hiding from my fears
Always smiling
No one knew the isolation and the tears
And family didn't visit me for years

This is normal
I would say
I'd never known another way
I must be bad
I don't deserve

But then one day I found my way
Many books I'd read
I fell in love
Felt so afraid
So studied hard
To find my way

I knew myself, I liked myself
I held my head up high
I took control
Set new goals
Respected my intentions

So now I say to you out there
Be aware
And just say no
To those who show that they don't care

Just be yourself
You have one life
For those that matter do not mind
And those who do don't matter

Set your boundaries
Know your values
Accept no false beliefs
You have one life
You are unique
Don't hide away, but speak

Nothing can replace you
Despite what others say
So live your life in your own way
Enjoying every day