You'Ve Been Hurt

You've Been Hurt 

I know your heart’s been hurt
so many times before
I see it in your eyes
this pain comes from your core

You protect that softest place
that you harbor deep inside
encasing it in an armor
this tenderness that you hide

You’re quick to raise defenses
and assume there’s ill intent
forcefully building fences
expecting constant repent

Chorus: 

I understand this kind of pain
that makes it hard to see
I’ll help you stop the pelting rain
if this can set you free

Crying soul you must begin
to try to see the light
Not everyone is evil
or does things out of spite

Love is what defines us
and bonds your soul with mine
Finding faults in everyone
just widens the divide

The crevice grows in depth
each hurt just makes it widen
making it harder every time
to see to the other side

Chorus: (repeat) 

Look with a forgiving eye
upon those you choose to judge
Perhaps intent was full of light
not something to begrudge

Our souls are cloaked in human skin
imperfections simply inherent
Choose to see the light within
though not always apparent 

Chorus: (repeat)
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Williams Avatar
November 2, 2017 at 8:54 PM
I can see from the comments below that this lovely lyric had a win. Congratulations on a well deserved win Judith...Maria
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November 3, 2017 at 3:11 AM
Thank you Maria!! I appreciate you reading. Best, Judy
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November 2, 2017 at 3:38 PM
Eyes are the window to the soul.. Great lyrics..
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November 2, 2017 at 5:16 PM
They absolutely are! Thank you SO. ~ Judy
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October 28, 2017 at 8:45 AM
One of my favourites of yours, beautifully rendered.
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October 29, 2017 at 10:50 AM
Awh ... thank you Richard! p.s. you have an extra "u" in favorites... lol Best, Judy
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October 13, 2017 at 4:43 AM
Judith - sincere congratulations on your well-deserved win, my friend - keep up the wonderful work! :-)
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October 13, 2017 at 2:16 PM
Gregory - Thank you so very much for your kind words! You are so inspirational!!!
Ashley Avatar
October 11, 2017 at 9:07 PM
Congratulations on your win Judith with your beautiful lyric.
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October 12, 2017 at 3:01 PM
Susan - Thank you so much!!
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October 11, 2017 at 7:58 PM
Congratulations on your win !
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October 12, 2017 at 3:01 PM
Thank you !!
Hamilton Avatar
October 11, 2017 at 1:07 PM
Loved this lyric Judith I think the first time reading you, will not be the last, congrats on a fine placement!
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October 11, 2017 at 1:43 PM
Thank you for your consideration and kind words John Hamilton.
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