Silent Bruises
They say '"love is patient, love is kind"
But what about the love that leaves bruises behind
The love that whispers sweet nothings by day
But turns into thunder when you disobey
The love that says "I didn't mean it"
Yet, the walls still remember every scream in it
See, love ain't supposed to taste like fear
Like holding your breath when he draws near
Like stepping on glass just to keep the peace
Like praying that this time the rage will cease
Like covering the scars with long sleeves and lies
Telling the world, "I'm fine", while your soul slowly dies
But ain't love supposed to heal, not harm?
Ain't love supposed to be open arms?
Not fists, not threats, not broken dreams
Not drowning in silence, too scared to scream
Not apologising for the tears that fall
Not shrinking yourself just to survive it all
So tonight, I speak for the ones still trapped
For the voices silenced, the hearts collapsed
For the ones who forgot how freedom feels
For the ones who mistake control for something real
For the ones who believe they deserve this fate
Let me tell now that it's never too late
Because love ain't supposed to break,
Ain't supposed to bruise,
Ain't supposed to make you feel like you lose
Yourself, your worth, or your right to be free
Love ain't pain, and pain ain't he.
So if you're reading, if this is your book
Know you are worthy, know you are strong.
One step forward, one breath, one day,
And soon, love will no longer be the reason to stay.
Copyright ©
Oriana Lezama
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