My body shakes from the abuse it's carried;
Secret sins church leaders buried.
Over ten years ago; why does it matter?
Because in that moment my world was shattered.
The burden of forgiveness on victims' shoulders;
What consequence for a man much older?
Guards at the door, but the devil's inside
The very shelter where his victims hide.
Does God hear my prayers when His people don't?
When I leave my church because abusers won't?
Maybe, I'm told, this will make you stronger;
Maybe you can protect your daughter.
I've tried so hard to get back on my feet,
But where I least expected, the cycle repeats.
Abusers sleep easy while victims can't rest;
God, keep us safe in this life like you will in the next.
