Stronger

I have been alone

The point you notice everyone's gone

When expectations are broken by those unexpected

An eerie kind of lonely ignited

Abandoned

I have felt alien

The life of a social pariah unimaginable to the esteemed

An unforgiving empty state of being

When the skin once worn proudly, burns

Shunned

I have been there

The feeling is that of deadness

A state of absolute stillness and utter darkness

Imagine a room with no exit, walls closing in

Hopelessness

I have been to war

The hustle that is thrust on you

Where you sweat for a lost cause, begging for more

Having nothing and dragging oneself through yet another day

Struggle

I am here

The point of realisation of self worth

Head held high, eyes on the prize

Carrying invisible scars, just a reminder

Stronger

                                                                                                 

This is for you Sandra Chimunhu

             #INSPIRED!!!!