Mirror to My Soul by Heather Mirassou

Is it a dream or distant memory?
An Italian Concerto begins
The alto singer bellows
A passionate tale
                         Proud and stout
                         He commands attention
                         A classic narcissistic symphony
                         Balancing a tight-rope
                                                A thunderous crescendo begins
                                                Drums rattle and roll
                                                Strumming your violin
                                                You tip, waddle and fall
                                                                                      Boom, Bang, Ting, Tang
                                                                                      A symphony of broken things
                                                                                      Your white walls marred
                                                                                      Sheet-Rock littered floors
                                                                                                                 By years of crimson scarlet
                                                                                                                 You know this scene by heart
                                                                                                                 This is your life
                                                                                                                  A dramatic melody
 A symphony of broken things
You muster your courage
Hit your knees and pray
Picking up the pieces
                            Hoping his tune will change
                            You begin an ensemble
                            Piecing remnants together again
                            A symphony of broken things

Dedicated to women who have survived domestic abuse. You are stronger than you know. You are not a victim, you are a warrior!