SURVIVOR TREE

This is for all the ones
Who were betrayed by someone
This is for all the ones
Who were hurt and shunned

This is for all the ones
Who had their innocence taken
This is for all the ones
Waiting for family to awaken

This is for all the ones
Who are not believed
This is for all the ones
Who have been deceived

This is for all the ones
With pain in their hearts
This is for all the ones
Being torn apart

This is for all the ones
Who were not protected
This is for all the ones
Silenced, stomped on, rejected

It is time for you to know
That you are the shining one
It is time for you to believe
You have the power to achieve

They stole your childhood
Yet, you survived
They didn’t think you could
You are still alive

They stole your younger adult years
Yet, you survived
They thought you would curl up with tears
You are still alive

They hurt, took and threatened you
Yet, you survived
They had the demolish crew
You are still alive

This is where the plot turns
They are no longer our concern
We realize they are mistaken
We are survivor strong trees: unshaken

We are not broken
Words are spoken
Our lights shine bright
They can keep their fright

Blessed bouquet so strong
Won’t be moved is our song
Oak and wildflowers are we
Beautiful planted survivor trees

We are planted survivor trees … strong are we

~ Peaceful Hearts Rise