The deafening sound of silence
Screams from the corners of my loneliness
Adrift in a sea of despair
Sorrow drowns my desolate heart
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Tears soaking my pillow each night
Reminders there’s no one near to dry them
Monsters stalking, laughing, taunting
You are alone, not worthy to be loved
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Day after day darkness deepens
Chains of hopelessness suffocate my soul
Strangling desires, optimism
Dreams, hope for a happier tomorrow
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BUT THAT IS NOT THE END OF MY STORY
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Before time existed on earth
Papa marvelously set me apart
Lovingly sculpting my being
Because I am the apple of His eye
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Flag of surrender won’t be raised
Death’s prey snatched from evil’s wicked clutches
Grace flows over my dying soul
Strength, endurance, courage to forge ahead
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I do not answer to victim
Papa’s beloved my heavenly name
New creation, transformed, set free
The daughter of Almighty God
©2021 Rita Poynor
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