In the sanctuary of whispered prayers,
Silent screams echo through hallowed halls.
Beneath stained glass, a heart despairs,
Bound by chains of ancient calls.

Once a haven, now a cage,
Embraced by doctrines etched in stone.
Fear and guilt on every page,
A soul left trembling, all alone.

Rituals of faith, a heavy load,
Promises of peace, but none to find.
Walk the straight and narrow road,
Yet freedom lingers far behind.

In the quiet, shadows dance,
Haunted by the sacred past.
Seeking solace, a second chance,
To break free and heal at last.