In the Name of Peace

In the name of peace, I held my tongue

Until my lips bled lies.

I silenced both my truth and voice.

I stifled all my cries.

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I grew deaf to my own suffering,

And numb to my own pain;

Wore dissociated smiles

And laughed at jokes in vain.

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Trauma can tear a soul in two,

When it stays unspoken;

Wrecking dreams, creating havoc,

Until all seems broken.

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Yet, the burdened heart within me

Refused to give up hope,

Clinging to a promised future,

My faith, to help me cope.

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Love broke through my defenses, all,

With gentleness and grace.

Love patiently endured my fears

From such a darkened place.

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The Light of Truth destroyed the lies

Which tried to keep me bound,

Setting my soul free, now, I can stand

Upon this hallowed ground.