Breathe!
Dr Tina Allton
Women’s Empowerment | Strategic Connections | Mentor to Iconic Global Leaders | Executive Coach | Business & Life Mentor | Thinking Partner | Faith Based Coach & Mentor| Global Leader | Economic Development of Nations
I can't breathe
I gasp for air
My lungs cry for help
I watch and see the eyes staring
His knee stabbing my throat
My head banging on the floor
I shout as loud as I can
I plead for my life
His heartless face peers at me
This is not how I imagine my death to be
I try to stay strong to remain conscious
I think of my family ,
this is not how I am meant to die
The cold dirty ground scratches my face
I think if I am calm I will be released
But his grip stays firm
Does he not know the value of my life
He who hates upon a creation of God
I want to be free
The pain is unbearable
My throat is running dry
I screech for my freedom
What did I do to deserve this
My head is pulsing
The lights are fading
I must try to survive
I try to keep my eyes open but they are desperate to close
My pulse starts to slow
Why does this man not listen
The other men simply stare at the spectacle
I close my eyes
I gasp for air
I no longer breathe!
Written by my daughter NGrace age 13.