Written by: Admin_SheEvo

 

In tender years, life’s storms began to rage,
A matriarch’s loss, a heart’s turning page.
Four and a half, with my sister by my side,
Left in aunt’s care, our father went abroad to reside.

South Africa’s call, a new life to unfold,
Education’s promise, young dreams to mold.
But stepmother’s shade cast darkness on my door,
Sent back to Malawi to face an unknown roar.

Village life, harsh realities to face,
No relatives’ shelter, left in empty space.
Abuse and pain, with no escape to find,
Silent screams, young heart and soul left behind.

Father’s return, a brief respite from strife,
Settlement’s calm before another life.
Financial ruin, school doors shut tight,
Hunger’s pangs, sleepless nights, endless fights.

Rent unpaid, eviction’s cruel hand,
Three years on the streets, no place to stand.
Father gone, siblings’ eyes on me,
Young shoulders bore the weight of destiny.

Broken car, last resort to sell,
A new roof was found, and there was fragile hope to dwell.
Father departed, leaving me in charge,
Firstborn daughter, mother to enlarge.

Business ventures, to make ends meet,
Siblings’ care, my heart skips a beat.
Early adulthood, lost childhood’s refrain,
Resilience forged, like tempered steel in flame.

Through trials’ fire, strength was refined,
Purpose found, a warrior’s heart aligned.
Scars remain, yet beauty still unfolds,
Resilience blooms, young spirit untold.

Today, I stand, weathered yet unbroken,
A testament to survival, spirit unspoken.
Though life’s journey cut deep, I’ve found my voice,
It is a tale of hope, resilience, and youthful choice.

In every line, my story’s etched in time,
A young life’s trials are forever intertwined.
Yet, in the darkness, light began to seep,
A phoenix rose from ashes; I now leap.

Atuwen Benson

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Dear Esteemed Reader, I am the Chief Editor at She Evolves World, responsible for strategically planning, managing, and curating high-quality, engaging, and informative content for our audience.

October 14, 2024

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