Book I: Through Darkness and Thorns
Chapter I: Wrapped Around Rage



In Suffering


Together born into pain
Together survived in suffering.
Rules, judgement, inadequacy;
Separated at birth,
Given away,
Sister I have no more.

Crucified me
No family
Not believed, Alone.

Given Christopher
Made to take away
Judgement.

Not believed,
Given a choice,
Freedom in telling,
Individuality,
Anger to those
That leave Me.



Chandra Ponce


 

 

 


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