Rising from Shadows

In a town of echoes, shadows loom,

Whispers of the past, a heavy gloom.

But I wear my scars like a battle crown,

Gonna rise up strong, won’t let me drown.

Locked in this cage with no signs of release,

The court says it’s calm, but I’m screaming for peace.

Every street a reminder, it cuts like a knife,

But I've got to break free, reclaim my life.

Paper trails and promises, lies in disguise,

But they don’t know the truth, it’s burning in my eyes.

Through all the loops, the beats, and the fears,

I’m gathering strength, shedding silent tears.

So here I stand, with my heart in my hand,

Gonna break these chains, I will take a stand.

In this fight for freedom, I’ll find my way,

Texas is calling, I’ll get there someday.

Healing’s a journey, one step at a time,

With every small victory, I’ll continue to climb.

Support from my people, I rise from the ground,

In the heart of the storm, my true self I’ve found.

Moving past the darkness, the heavy regrets,

I’ll build a new future, no more debt to bets.

With each passing moment, I shed off the pain,

A life full of sunshine, I’ll dance in the rain.

Fighting for my right to be free and to live,

To love and to flourish, to take and to give.

My story ignites, like a flame in the night,

From ashes I rise, ready for flight.

So here I stand, with my heart in my hand,

Gonna break these chains, I will take a stand.

In this fight for freedom, I’ll find my way,

Texas is calling, I’ll get there someday.

From the heart of deceit to the light of the sun,

I’ll find my way home, where I can run.

With hope as my guide, I’ll soar to new heights,

A survivor's anthem, I’ll shine through the nights.