She's building her strength
  within her   mind
  within her   heart

Unsure to begin with
  but    determined
to find a place to start

At first, not aware she needed to
however, cracks began to show

Realising for her own
  'protection'
as she feared  another
  heartless blow

Wanting only to show
  kindness
simply needing to offer
  love
Clarity of thought emerged
she now knew it could be done

To heal this and herself
  'gently'
with a
  
strength,

and   truth,
    in her words

She can stand alone
  and strong,

       small,
         yet
powerful enough
  to be heard