Behind closed doors, a secret lies
A truth hidden from prying eyes
A heart once full, now broken and worn
A soul tormented, forever torn
The smile that hides, the pain within
The whispered cries, the silent screams begin
The fear that grips, the heart that bleeds
The love that’s lost, the trust that’s freed
The hands that once held, now hurt and harm
The words that once soothed, now bring alarm
The eyes that once shone bright, now dim with fear
The voice that once sang, now whispers tears
But still she stays, through the darkness and pain
Through the shattered dreams, and the love in vain
For in her heart, a glimmer of hope remains
A light that flickers, a chance to break the chains
Let this be a voice, for those who can’t speak
A cry for help, a heart that seeks
To rise above, to shine a light
On the darkness that hides, behind closed doors tonight.
By Elizabeth A Kaine