She turned herself away
From that year
Grateful for the lessons \
Never allowing
Them to define her
Her soul was strong
Her heart in check
Fault and blame
Shielded from her mind
Her belief steadfast
She is the diamond
Of her future
Allowing the past to squeeze
The jewel in her
Brightly guiding her
To silken threads
Of new beginnings
Babs Work In Progress 