Survivor's Words, Art and Action

16 Days of Action 2020 - A Poem About Hope - by a Survivor

Beautiful and powerful words by a survivor. This poem deal with themes of anger, hopelessness, hope and strength. Please note this poem might be difficult to read or may be triggering for some survivors.

A Poem About Hope - by a Survivor

Like a jigsaw scattered all over the floor, I can’t make sense of the pieces.

The lights are off again and my eyes are full of tears – I have no idea what’s happening here!

I have to hide, so that nobody can see I’m a mess,

I’m so ashamed and confused – I don’t know why I’m back here, I thought I’d passed the test?

A piece of the jigsaw is missing and I can’t get it back, you must of taken it with you the night of your attack.

But, how can I restore myself when you’ve taken part of me away, how can I fix myself? How will I ever be the same?

I’ll never get back that part of me that you stole, and I have no idea how to fill the blank hole.

I need to get back the piece of me you stole, and switch on the light in me that you broke!

I will rise from this, stronger than you’ll know!!

Cause I am a survivor, in more ways than anyone will ever know.

I’ll fill the space with something new and there is nothing now that you can do!!!