Shattered
My best friend wrote this poem for me. Not only is having Herpes hard on me, having herpes is hard on Family and Friends too - JD
The days were bright, her soul was young,
What she knew was about to be undone.
She had suffered so much, but she now felt safe.
Things were beginning to fall into place.
Safety and silence shattered, by a piercing ring,
With the words that were uttered came a lasting sting.
Her soul began to fracture; her life began to fray,
3-11, would be an infamous day.
She knew it was coming, but could not prepare,
For the news she heard, filled her with fear.
Her heart was broken; she lost strength in her legs
Hoping she would hear different, take it away, she begged!
She called him for support, she cried for help
But the feelings of love she had, only she felt.
He was too busy, and couldn’t be bothered
However she felt, to him didn’t matter.
She tried to hold on, as life took her for a ride,
But all she wanted was him, to be by her side.
He walked away, and left her alone.
Her trust was broken, and she was chilled to the bone.
She had to turn to her family, and all of her friends
But the only relief she could see was for life to just end.
She feared for her children, and wouldn’t let them near,
The people she knew, she tried to steer clear.
Her life was broken, she was only a shell
Of her former self, and was going through hell.
She grasped to the pieces she felt she could save,
She tried to joke, and she tried to be brave.
The first outbreak came, and she locked herself in,
She was doing her best, but felt she couldn’t win.
She is now speaking out for the pain that she feels
She might not be winning, but she is quick on life’s heels.
She is fighting the fight; she is running the race,
Though life is a bitch, she’ll slap that bitch in the face.
The one that’s to blame, has never returned,
He wasn’t a man, and she feels she was burned.
She feels alone, and would like a man at her side,
But she still fights the fight, and refuses to hide.
Keeping fighting sister, you’re strong beyond years
You have life on your side, and nothing to fear.
You are not broken, and you have beauty to share,
I know life is scary, and some times doesn’t seem fair.
There is a prince charming, and you will see him one day
But until that time comes, don’t get in life’s way.
In you, yourself, you have all that you need,
You are a great person, you don’t follow, you lead.
It will take a strong man, and a gentle one to,
To be what you need, and allow you to be you!
So keep on life’s journey, and fight the good fight
Don’t cower in life’s corner, Let your wings take flight.
For you have risen from the ashes, and continue to be strong,
Don’t let anything hold you back, not even those who have done you wrong.
I am grateful for you, as the great friend you are,
You will be my sister in life, near or far.
You are the Lady Phoenix, and your soul is renewed.
You are a Beautiful person, just love you for you!
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