Behind closed doors, the shadows loom,
Silent screams in a darkened room.
Bruises hidden, tears that fall,
Echoes of pain within these walls.

A whisper lost in the night,
A plea for help, out of sight.
Chains of fear, binding tight,
Dreams shattered in the fading light.

The mask of strength, the smile so thin,
The battle fought, but never win.
Hearts break in the quiet, unseen,
A silent war in a cruel scene.

Hope flickers in the darkest hour,
A tiny spark of hidden power.
Rise above the shadows’ grasp,
Break free from the past’s cruel clasp.