Broken Chains, Rising Free

Shadows in my mind, echoing the past

Broken vows and silent nights, how long will this last?

You painted love in hues of fear, a canvas torn and bruised

Every word a dagger, every touch a ruse

I was lost in a maze you spun, wrapped in your lies

Doubting my reflection, questioning my own eyes

But I’ve begun to see the cracks, the poison in your kiss

Breaking free from this nightmare, I must dismiss

Berated, controlled, yet I rise from this dark

Starting to reclaim my heart, rekindling my spark

This is my escape, from the chains you made

From the shadows of the love that slowly fade

Gonna find my peace, shed the tears, breathe easy

Walking out this door, finally free

You made me doubt myself, you made me feel small

But I won't be your shadow, I’ll stand tall

Piece by piece, I rebuild my soul

Love may be out there, and I’ll find it whole

No more permission, no more fear

I’ll forge my path, make it clear

From the ruins, I will rise and soar

This is my story; I won’t be yours anymore