I was born into a family loving and kind
Yet I grew up without a peace of mind
Always feeling somewhat out of place
The feeling of acceptance I’d always chase.
So, I became
The little girl fearful and scared
I became
The little girl who wondered if anyone cared
I became
The little girl who strove to be the best
I became
The little girl unable to surpass the rest
In my mind.
I lived my life to be pleasing to others
Always wanting to help my sisters and brothers
Never focusing on my wants and my needs
Thinking that was the only way I could succeed
So, I became
The girl who had no one’s attention
I became
The girl no one hardly ever mentioned
I became
The girl that always got it right
I became
The girl who had no fight
Left in me.
I followed a dream to be the best wife
I put my desires aside and lived his life.
Feeling I was trying to breathe and gasping for air, What I thought was a dream was actually a nightmare. So, I became
The lady who learned how to be silent
I became
The lady living to always be compliant
©️Melanie M Johnson
BIO:
Melanie M Johnson is a Mississippi native award-winning poetess, educator, domestic abuse advocate, publisher and three-time Amazon Best-selling author. Melanie received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration from The University of Southern Mississippi and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Bellarmine University in Louisville, KY. She served as an Educator for 18 years and a public-school Finance Director for 4 years.
After her 23-year marriage ended in divorce, as a result of domestic abuse, she vowed to be a voice for those who couldn’t speak for themselves. This became the premise for her first book, Womanly Wisdom. In subsequent publications, Melanie continued to use her voice as a platform to help others. Now with her company, Busta Word Publishing, LLC, she is able to help others be able to heal through their own expressions.
As a survivor, Melanie takes every opportunity to speak against domestic violence, bullying, depression, and suicide. Her debut publication, Womanly Wisdom: What “they” Couldn’t Tell Me, received rave reviews as she opened up about her life as a pastor’s wife dealing with domestic abuse and mental health issues. He journal turned book helped so many women and men who reached out and personally responded to her writing. She continues to share her passion for writing in her poetic publication, #1 Bestseller Flavor of Melanin, and entries in several anthologies, including #1 Bestseller Not Just Anybody Can Be Dad, and the newest release International Bestseller She Said Yes To Herself Unapologetically Empowerment Guide. Melanie “The Voice” Johnson can always be found using her words to help heal wounds and
broken hearts. Melanie can be reached through linktr.ee/MelanieJohnson.
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