Remember

 

Try to remember
when the demons howl at you
that you have the right
to remain silent. You are not required
to defend yourself, to be drawn in
to their nets of intimation

Try to remember
that we are here for you,
and we can vouch for your innocence,
we can vouch for your worth

And even though you may succumb
to many tears at their taunts, you will find
that the truth about you
lets you leave them in the dust
as soon as you remember.

©Wendy Mulhern
June 15, 2022