Through broken glass and faded dreams, <br />I find a place where I can scream, <br />This pain is huge and takes me over, <br />I cannot smell the scent of clover, <br />I kneel down and count my blessings, <br />For sometimes life is distressing, <br />I make my way through each raw minute, <br />Feeling blessed that I'm still in it, <br />This life is hard but I go on, <br />It's my soul journey to walk upon, <br />I look out from my mind's eye, <br />Never questioning or asking why, <br />I know that whatever happens to me, <br />Is to teach and set me free, <br />A life taken for granted is not good cause, <br />Take a breath to think and pause, <br />I am strong and intelligent, <br />I know I live with good intent, <br />The shackles that I once wore, <br />Can't contain me anymore, <br />I am free and fly my wings, <br />Appreciating every thing, <br />Being true to who I am, <br />Upon my bravery I do stand.<br /><br />Victoria Gauci<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/this-life-is-hard-but-i-go-on/
