I met a sailor one day
I was but a child
He took my hand and made me his wife
I had his children and gave him me life
Ten years I played house
Ten years I lived lies
Ten years I screamed and
Ten years I cried
I met my best friend one day
I was a black sheep
He took my hand and wrapped them in tape
I lost all trust that week of the rape
Three days I learned hate
Three days I was violated
Three days I was tortured
Three days I died
I met a christian one day
I was lost
He took my hand and made me his wife
He hated my children and gave me strife
Nine months I tried
Nine months I hid bruises
Nine months I was shattered and
Nine months I cried
I met an Elder one day
I was broken
He took my hand and removed the knife
He took my pain and gave me my life
For years he remained my friend
For years he taught me happiness
For years he was my silent love
For years I wondered why
I met a magician one day
I was lonely
He took my hand and made me laugh
He removed his hat and made me smile
For now, I am happy
For now, I live
For now, I feel good
For now… is all that matters