Under the Black Robe

The heart aches as a fire rages inside! Tucked away under unseen embers for decades a secret smoldering there. Children whose minds not yet fully bloomed who have not yet pondered I’d be this or I’d be that must now deal with confused emotions and a struggle to recover. A manifestation of guilt when they’re reminded of holy water used to wash their mouths as they whisper “Forgive me ‘Father’ for I have sinned it is one week since my last confession” And the irony is… For a lifetime they exist shrouded under layers of deceit closed mouthed as unsung lyrics remain stored away in silence while the wrong secretly changes the course of their journey to an alternate existence. Adult smiles grace their faces amongst many others hiding unforgivable secrets as though guarding a secret pot of gold. No one guess the facade or see beyond false laughter dressed as humor as a place for secrets to lay uncovered hiding broken auras masked in pain and shame. For a lifetime they cling to hurt never seeking release of shame it accompanies them till the last handful of dirt follows their farewell song. Their life’s journey forever marred. But run tell that! Chorus the “ME TOO” chant shine light on the offender to remove the shadows of agony taking up residency within. Do not bear the burden keeping hidden dark secrets well guarded in memory vaults suppressed deep inside. While the perpetrator walks free to steal yet another’s innocence over and over again hiding in plain sight Under The Black Robe. This must STOP! Free up the tongue set it loose to expose the sinful acts of the Divine Perverts who committed them. Heal your pain while saving others from the same. Run tell that story!