Silenced Shadows of Regret

Silent shadows in my mind, echoes of what I left behind

Whispering my broken truth, in the silence of my youth

I saw the darkness in his eyes, a silent plea I couldn't hear

Town of secrets, whispered lies, haunted by my own fear

The bruises hid behind a smile, a cry I chose to ignore

Every silent, stolen mile, I wished I could restore

Oh, I pray for forgiveness, for every tear unshed

For every moment of weakness, for the silence I bred

Lord, please tell me why I didn’t stand tall

Why I stayed quiet when he heard the call

Now I carry this burden, a heavy weight in my soul

Lord, give me the strength to make myself whole

The guilt consumes my every breath, a ghost I can’t evade

Living with my own regret, a price I never paid

His innocent eyes, now memories I can’t forget

Wishing I had the courage, to save him from his threat

Oh, I pray for forgiveness, for every silent cry

For the times I looked away, when I should have tried

Lord, please tell me why I didn’t stand tall

Why I stayed silent when he heard the call

Now I carry this burden, a heavy weight in my soul

Lord, give me the strength to make myself whole

Broken hearts and broken vows, I ask for your mercy now

Help me find the courage somehow, to heal and to end this somehow

Lord, I live with this burden each and every day

Hoping for redemption, in your guiding way

Help me forgive myself, and give him peace someday

Lord, please show me how to turn this pain into grace