When you entered our building <br />you shared with us your fears. <br />You shared your secret terrors. <br />We saw your silent tears. <br /> <br />For peace you need forgiveness <br />to heal your wounded soul. <br />But we have not forgotten <br />how the pain can take its toll. <br /> <br />We can see past your bruises. <br />Your strength shines through black eyes. <br />We know that you can make it. <br />Just don't give up the tries. <br /> <br />This road will not be easy. <br />You may want to turn back. <br />when doubt begins to fill your heart <br />we'll help pick up the slack. <br /> <br />This world won't make it simple <br />to fight this fight you're in <br />but we will be here for you <br />cause we know you can win. <br /> <br />We may not know your story. <br />We've not walked in your shoes. <br />But you now have the power... <br />this is your life now to choose. <br /> <br />Don't let them make you wonder <br />about your own self-worth. <br />We've now seen your spirit... <br />and today marks your re-birth. <br /> <br /> <br />(Dedicated to all the survivors of Domestic Violence)<br /><br />Mary Nagy<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/today-marks-your-re-birth/
