In the silence of the night, where shadows softly creep,
Lies a story of sorrow, of secrets we keep.
Bruises hidden deep, beneath a fragile smile,
Love turned to torment, pain stretched for miles.

Words like daggers, cut through tender skin,
Promises of safety, now wear so thin.
Eyes that once sparkled, now dulled by fear,
Whispers of abuse, no longer clear.

A heart once so free, now shackled in chains,
The echoes of cruelty, leave lasting stains.
Dreams once vibrant, now shattered and torn,
In the garden of hope, only thorns are born.

Yet amidst the darkness, a flicker of light,
Courage to rise, to continue the fight.
The strength to break free, from the shadows that bind,
To reclaim the love, and peace we must find.