Strong Stories

1The world around me is utterly dark and yet I keep running. I know that I cannot stop or I risk my life as well as the lives of the people who run with me. I don't know how long I've been moving or how long I'll have to continue on my trek. I feel the earth beneath me being bruised by my fast moving feet. Every step I take forward is a step into the completely unknown, a step into the darkness. But it's much better than...

So here we go... to start off, I would like to let everyone know that these stories are the truth - the story of my life. It's taken me some time to actually get my full story off my chest; it's been a scary, sad and emotional ride. This post is for any one and every one of you out there who has gone through rough times or whatever experiences that have made you sad. If you have a story to share I would love to hear it to...

You perceived my kindness as weakness. Now my strength is perceived as selfish.You perceived my silence as compliance.Now my voice is perceived as vile.You perceive my friendliness as reconciliation.Now my explanations are perceived as a lie.You perceived my actions as needy.Now my actions are perceived as self-centered.You perceived my love as a reason to control.Now my control is perceived as heartless.I worry about oth...

  When was silence a defence When did we start to retreat? Tell me When did dignity and justice disappear? When did it not matter? Tell me when murder was accepted? Why have you not spoken? Take a stand Were you not watching the Freedom Fighters? Martin Luther king Bob Marley Rosa Parks Our heroes Tell me when was silence a defence Am I alone? Am I the only one? Hurting Where has everyone gone? Closed mouths Keep silence...