A Peaceful Spirit Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

Incessantly beating on my ego, taking me down with abusive
mannerisms, suffocating with antagonistic attitudes meant
to degrade me further into a mire of filth.

Withstanding each and every effort, keeping myself buoyed
with a peaceful spirit, containing me within.

Hugging self with positive re-enforcement, keeping my head
above a pillage of being.

Wanting nothing more than to pull myself away completely,
instead, I stay and show my strength by staying and not
giving in to evil temptations.

Securing myself with promises of god as I outweigh
considerations of an abusive person.