Voices Heard Winter_2023

ENOUGH

By Joanne Kirves

Joanne Kirves, Enough (front view)

I buried it and moved on. Yes, it popped up, but I gracefully stomped it down. Until one day, it, she, would no longer be ignored. That little girl had endured Enough!

I have been ignored long enough. I have been silent long enough.

I have given all my love away for long

I’m here and I demand you pay

Release me from the secrets.

Release me from the shame.

Release me from everyone else’s responsibilities.

Release me from the sadness.

Open me to true joy, love and the light.

Show me how to love and care for myself.

Joanne Kirves, Enough (back view)