Papi

Can you see me?
flecked by blue, orange, red
feelings of sadness, hurt and anger

Can you see me?
I am both ragged and strong
torn and healed

Can you see me?
New as the day I was born
torn down by my home
revived by my environment

Can you see me?
I am beautiful and loved
blood once again rushing through
my body oxygenated by hope

Can you see me?
Once crying bewildered in the corner
I stand
tall
proud
unique in my experience

Can you see me?
It is the Woman that built this man
each day fighting
struggling
sustaining
through tears - black
fears and blue

Can you see me?
I am, today
oh yes
I am
Change in the making
sorrow turned joy
hurt turned love

Can you see me?


By: Emily Woodall - April 30, 2010

Inspired by a piece of art created by a teen at a domestic violence shelter.