Saturday, October 12, 2024

The Heaviest Burden

 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.

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