What do you see when you look at me?

What do you think when you think of me?

Do you see the storms of destruction in my eyes?

Can you see past the reality that your own yesterdays define?

Why judge me, and why have so many turned their backs on me in this life?

All of these words and thoughts in my head

All of the storms I have weathered and continue to bare

All of my hopes and dreams I have hidden deep within me

Years of oppression and violations, abandonment and betrayal

A battle that has made me bitter as the darkness closes in

Afraid to give and receive...I peer out my half opened blinds

If anybody is out there, can you hear me on this night?

The moon glows a radiant yellow against the dark skies

The stars gain my attention as they dance, sparkle and shine

While the trees bend and the breeze howls a sad song

Life continues without me...

Why has this happened, a life like mine should never be.

A murdered childhood, and an adult life living in chains

Silenced by the predators of the night...No justice, no voice, no choice

Does anybody care....is anything out there I cry bitter tears

I have nothing left to believe in, are you out there?

A tiny voice whispers tired words to me and catches me by surprise

Do you not feel me in your body, she silently cries?

Why do you deny to hear the beating drums at your hearts door?

I am the little girl you use to be that you continue to deny

A child you hold prisoner from the light.

Nobody to hold me or keep me safe, not even you

Why do you turn your back on me too?

Where is this warrior you write and speak of that battles the storms?

You protect your other children, whats wrong with me?

I am the one who needs you now, please open your hearts door.

Listen to the beating of my drums, I live, I breathe.

I am only a little girl, but I can show you how to fly

I can help you learn to play and dance, and spread your wings if you would only let me try

We could sore above the snowy white clouds with eagles upon the breeze

I could show you a world where hummingbirds transforms into fairies.

Ashes to beauty.

Together we could make a difference. Why can't you believe?

Together we could reclaim our lives; open your eyes you'll see

Together, you and I...

Can you hear me in the breeze tonight?

I lower my head in shame, such a battle I have fought my whole life

No one has heard me either as they took away my rights

But yes, I hear you loud and clear, more often then not

I apologize from the depths of me for not listening to your call

Such a precious child you were, this was not your fault.

You deserve a mother who would proclaim a war for you

A mother who would form an army to defend your honor and dignity

To defend everything about you since the deflowering in your youth

There was no justice served, and such vengeance--afraid to let it loose

I've been climbing mountains my whole life, running from my truth.

But you and me are the sound of one beating drum she cries in whisper

Please don't run away anymore...its getting cold down here

The nights are scary and it gets frightening in the dark

My spirit, my breath, like a wave--needs to live in your heart.

With tears and without thought my hand naturally finds its way to my chest and gently pats my heart

As if to reassure her, that the door is open and she is safe to enter now

This is a place that will keep her safe and protected and where I give her a voice

A place where I give us justice, and where no one else can enter unless it is my choice.

By J.P 2009