I am a survivor
I survive , that's what I do
I have seen peace I have seen war
I have witnessed the cruelty of man
The harshness of life, the discrimination of the society.
I've seen the world for what it is ; Vanity upon vanity
Poverty
The inability to afford a decent meal
To put a roof over my head
To enjoy the luxuries of life
Discrimination , Racism
The unfortunate privilege of being judged by the color of my skin
Mocked by peers just because I'm a shade darker
In a world where you're either White or Black
Depression, Failure
Losing all hope in life because things haven't gone my way
The bruises from someone I trusted
The scars from someone I loved
The awkwardness of not feeling welcomed
The sadness of leaving
The loneliness of solitude
Living in a world that is complicated where it should be simple
I’ve been constantly let down and treated like I don’t matter
Friends with so many yet loved by none
I've left my bones at the bottom of liquor bottles, ash trays and brothels
Been redeemed and lost to the world
But like the prodigal son, I came back when all has been exhausted
Determined to remove myself from the feeling of hopelessness.
When my troubles threaten to put me 6ft into the ground
I've survived Violence, accidents, gang wars, corporate wars, disasters ,insurgents
Just to name a few
Tsunamis may destroy
Hurricanes may wreck
But my body and soul remain whole
Because
I am a survivor
I survive , thats what I do.