There was a time I was fixated
On the world knowing my truth
Hurt by the lies spread to discredit
What was ONLY my point of view
Spent numerous hours consumed
In the he said, she said game
Only to be used giving
Those who disliked me fame
By the mention of their name
I let the same story continue to be told
With each breath and utterance
They grasped a tighter hold
As my words were bold
But to those who knew me
Saw I spoke pain
With every word I rained on my accusers
I engulfed myself in flames
Burning me
Not concerned with obvious facts
The more I kept talking
Thinking through words
I’d reclaim myself back
I lost her during many attacks
To my mental and spiritual being
I lost her to lies, silence, and heartache
My soul was depleted
Yet I’m still breathing
No longer seething to wreck havoc
Was my plan
Vengeance is mine saith the lord
And I placed my heartache in his hands
Instinctively his demand
Was to go on with life
For pain isn't a sacrifice
Every valuable lesson comes with a price
Without struggle you cannot strive
Without loss you won't know gain
Without dishonesty you wont know truth
Without hardship you wouldn't strive to maintain
Claiming the best part of you
Through dishonesty’s pain
You strained to gain truth
Struggled the hardship
Losing what was no longer needed
In you
Every negative has a reverse
NOTHING
In life comes easily
Either gain from it
Or let it go