Labels and Light
They seek a label, something to define,
Then twists the truth and paints it all in shame.
It drags the soul beneath its harsh, cold flame,
And whispers lies to mar a spotless shine.
No kindness dwells where judgment takes its hold,
Where friends alone may pass without a scar.
Yet in this night, a quiet strength is bold—
A guarded peace that shines beyond the bar.
Though shadows fall and tear-streaked eyes remain,
And cruel words echo like a bitter sea,
The heart endures, defying all the pain,
Unseen, it guards its sacred honesty.
So walk away, unbroken by their lies,
For truth lives on beyond their harshest cries.
Copyright © Rowena Velasco | Year Posted 2025
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