with all that I am

I eternally hope that

you will never hurt me again


I will hope for as long as I live

that love will never again be made

of manipulation and bruises


taped to a wall

held only by a nail

I hang my head

to the light

looking for hope


I know it lives and

I know it is looking for me

I know my past will not guide me

but make me stronger

with all that I am
I eternally hope