I’ve weathered maelstroms and hurricanes, earthquakes and dust devils.
I’ve been adrift in a violent sea, spinning unanchored in a relentless vortex. The unfathomable waters infested with sea creatures born of nightmares and fear.
I’ve been without a guiding light, without a life jacket. I’ve been lost and far from shelter.
But I survived…
I endured the whipping gales and shaking ground. I’ve battled my devils and diminished their anger.
I braved the Kraken, swam through the deep, dark ocean, and found my way back to shore.
Fate’s wild winds hammer at me still. I bend, but I’m not broken.
NaBloPoMo 13/30
Thin spiral notebook 
thoughtful! 🙂
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Brava! These are words of a survivor and reminiscent of the conference/training I have been taking part in all this week. Well said, Ms. Tara
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I bend but I’m not broken.
My newest mantra for sure.
..there is such hope in those words, in the choice to not break, isn’t there?
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Love it. It puts me in mind of my daughter, who would say all of that were she asked.
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easier to say and sing than It’s The End Of The World As We Know It
I like the lay of the words and the build of strength. Makes me cheer for you/whomever.
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A study in courage. Well done.
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