Danielle’s Story

Danielle has given Jewels of HOPE permission to share her submission as presented.

Birthed into this rock,
Without her consent
Placed in a home of anger,
A place to resent.
Was she led astray?
or did you not care at all?

At an age she could not count,
When she could not say No
You showed her what is,
A monster’s touch.
Was she led astray?
or was she blamed for it all?

You hid from her,
Her father’s creed
Gave her choices,
All mere Vices.
Was she led astray?
or was she not led at all?

I ask this world
That sent her off its roads
Was she led astray?
or did you cause her fall?

Do not answer
It does not matter

She found her way
Escaped your foul play
Not alone, Not on her own
But together, to find a true home