Broken But Never Destroyed or Defeated: What Do You See?

I winced at his angry words, fueled by a wrath that frightened me.

I tried to avoid the tirade I knew would come, but unsuccessfully.

That he couldn’t break my faith in my worth is not because I am lucky.

It’s because I am a courageous woman, some would even call me plucky.

I learned that no one can take your power unless you give them clearance.

I will preserve my sense of worth, regardless of what’s said of my appearance.

I refuse to believe only one vile person could ever love me, especially a coward.

I’d rather live alone, visiting the florists and purchasing my own flowers.

So, though life may be hard, like living in an oven of tremendous heat,

I will remain unbroken and free, never destroyed or giving into defeat.

Written for What Do You See #237 from Sadje at Life After 50 for Women. Fandango One Word Prompt is Oven. Ragtag Daily Word Prompt is Plucky. Word of the Day prompt is Florist. The Daily Spur Prompt is Clearance. The Three Things Challenge #M686 prompts are angry, wrath, tirade.