In the shadowed corners of a trusting heart,
Lies the echo of promises unkept,
Whispers of sincerity torn apart,
In a silence where betrayal has crept.

Once, the warmth of kindness was a flame,
Flickering softly in an innocent gaze,
Now, the ashes of trust bear the name,
Of dreams consumed in a deceitful blaze.

The gentle tides of hope ebb and flow,
Carving scars on the shores of belief,
Where the gentle winds of friendship blow,
Only to leave behind silent grief.

Yet in the quiet aftermath, strength grows,
From the seeds of resilience, courage springs,
Even when the coldest betrayal shows,
The heart learns the song of healing it sings.