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A Ray of Hope
One year ago, my world changed
Forever altered my perception
Surprise turned to shock
Shock turned to horror
Horror turn to grief
Grief turned to anger
And anger became bitterness
Feeling so alone
So isolated
Wanting to scream or fight
Anger consumed my soul
Bitterness numbed my heart
Those hours lasted forever
That day seemed like a week
A week crawled so slowly
The months were endless
And the year finally came
Now I look back
My innocence lost
My life never the same
But I persevered
I overcame
And conquered
My soul may be scarred
My heart may be torn
But my spirit will endure
I have risen and grown
Although guarded and weary
My freedom still sacred
A sunset closes another day
The final glimmer beckons
A ray of endless hope
