Run Away Fast As You Can

Run Away Fast As You Can

Run away fast as you can

Before the shouting turns into hands

Before the bruises replace your smile

And fear becomes your normal life for awhile

Love was never meant to leave scars

Or make you afraid beneath the stars

It was never meant to break your soul

Or strip away your self control

At first the words were sharp and cold

Small cruel lies slowly told

You kept forgiving, hoping change would appear

While hiding another falling tear

Then came the anger slammed through walls

The sleepless nights, the desperate calls

Promises spoken after pain

Then the same darkness came again

You blamed yourself for far too long

Trying to stay loyal, trying to stay strong

Yet no heart deserves to live in fear

Waiting for violence to suddenly appear

Real love does not control your mind

It does not leave your spirit behind

It does not make you shake at night

Or silence your voice to avoid a fight

Run before the damage grows deeper

Before your sadness becomes a keeper

Before your reflection no longer sees

The person you once used to be

There is no shame in walking away

Survival matters every single day

And even shattered hearts can mend

Once the nightmare finally ends

One day you will breathe without fear

And realize freedom was always near

The pain they caused was never your blame

Their cruelty alone should carry the shame

So run away fast as you can

Choose yourself, make your stand

Because your life still holds a light

Waiting beyond the darkest nigh

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