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Anita Williams shared a letter in the
Poetry group 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Dear Me, A Tribute to Resilience
Through storms and shadows, I’ve walked this path,
Enduring the cruelty, enduring the wrath.
Bullied in silence, torn apart inside,
Yet I stood tall, with God as my guide.Called names that cut, bruised by their words,
Misunderstood like a song unheard.
They mocked how I learn, how my mind is wired,
But their taunts could never steal what I’ve aspired.Through autism’s lens, I see the world,
With ADHD, my thoughts have swirled.
Yet in my chaos, I found my grace,
Smiling through tears, I embraced my place.A mother of two, with love as my shield,
Through sleepless nights, I refused to yield.
In a prison’s walls, where stress runs high,
I worked, I thrived, beneath a burdened sky.They called me ugly, tried to dim my light,
But I held on, I fought the fight.
I didn’t give up, I rose from the pain,
Like flowers that bloom after the rain.Dear me, you are beauty, you are strength,
Your heart beats bold, at any length.
For women like you, who feel unseen,
You’ve proven to be their radiant queen.Grateful I stand, for the woman I’ve grown,
Resilient, unbroken, I’ve made life my own.
Through faith and fire, I’ve learned to see,
The endless power that lies in me.Subscribe  or  log in to reply
Anita, This is so well-written. I am so sorry you have had to face so much evil. But you are so right, you are incredibly strong and resilient, and you are showing your kids what a powerful woman looks like each and every day. In fact, through your writing, you are also showing me and others. Keep going. <3 Lauren
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“Thank you so much, Lauren. Your words truly mean a lot to me. It hasn’t been an easy journey, but knowing that my story can inspire others makes it all worthwhile. I’m grateful to be able to share my experiences and strength, not just for my kids but for amazing people like you who remind me why I keep going. Thank you for your kindness and support—it means the world to me. <3"
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