I remember

I have seen many things
been many places
I've seen the weak and frail
with bruises on their faces

never have I tried
to pretend to be what im not
I haven't forgotten who I am
I remember all I'm not

raped and beaten
broken and torn
I gave up everything
wishing to be unborn

prayers unheard
tears unshead
guilt and fear
voices in my head

I don't understand
what others have gone through
I think I understand them better
than I could ever understand you
I have walked down that path
that tunnel bare of light
I've often wondered
if I'd make it through another night

when I was young
I used to dream about my life
thought that when I was older
everything would be alright
but those were childish fantasies
I weaved inside my heart
I dont know where this will end
but I'll always remember its start