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Tangled in the blankets
my teddybear and I
tear stained cheeks and
bedding
deep sadness in our eyes
T'ween the night and
daybreak
his footsteps always heard
threatened with a
harshness
n'er to breathe a word
Adult games in the bedroom
his shadow always crept
whiskey breath and
laughter
while my mother slept
Cries went on forever
seems nobody heard
wanted love 'n friendship
a lonely little girl
When all alone I promised
things would turn around
always contemplating
a safer, solid ground
For many years I stumbled
yet, determined to be
strong
had hope for better
'morrows
as I trudged along
My conscience always
speaking
'none of it your fault'
assurance was my teacher
moved forward standing
tall
Crossing bridges was
difficult
but made me who I am
sorting things out, not
easy
true some scars remain
Today, with past behind me
true happiness I find
altho' the hardships, many
it was worth the time
Just outside my window
sun dances 'pon the ground
squirrels waltz and
chatter
with such a glorious sound
Birds sing ever softly
atop the maple tree
butterflies a'flutter
for thine eyes to see
The air is clean and balmy
with sky of clearest blue
dragonflies lay nestled
on roses moist with dew
It's such a lovely picture
when daisies rise to dance
I take in all the beauty
thankful for the chance
Healing is in process
'n scars begin to fade
o'er and again I'm
grateful
a new life I have made
Childhood dreams
remembered
in mind forever etched
casting out all shadows
rebuilding brick by brick
Thank you Lord, my Savior
there's nothing I can't do
You gave me hope,
salvation
to start my life anew
Rose Marie Streeter
© 2006
"He is the light and the
way
when life is dark and
lonely...
open your heart's door,
and welcome Him in."
~quote by Rose Marie
Streeter~
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