A Warrior's Heart

In the shadows where lost ones walk,

Echoes of whispers, dreams that still talk.

Addiction's grip stole laughter and light,

I fought through the darkness, holding on tight.

Every friend lost, I lost pieces of my soul,

Yet I give it all, my heart whole.

Caution and trust, like shadows they blend,

I reach out not knowing how it will end.

Fighting my battles that no one can see,

A life out of focus, yet I am free.

I've walked through the fire, shedding the pain,

With every defeat I'll rise again.

Broken but not lost, I wear my scars proud,

A warrior's heart beneath the shrouded crowd.

In a world so cruel, I still stand my ground,

Through the echoes of silence, my spirit resounds.

Loneliness whispers, but I won't retreat,

Every wound a lesson, every ghost I defeat.

With every heartbeat, I gather my strength,

I’ll love even harder, I’ll go any length.

So here's to the lost, the broken, and bruised,

In this cruel world, I refuse to be used.

With arms open wide, my heart will remain,

For those who need love, I'll always sustain.

Test after test, the road’s been so long,

But every fall made me resilient and strong.

Life’s brutal lessons from a lonely song,

Yet here I am, where I still belong.

Broken but not lost, I wear my scars proud,

A warrior's heart beneath the shrouded crowd.

In a world so cruel, I still stand my ground,

Through the echoes of silence, my spirit resounds.

Life is full of challenges that rings

Always remember one thing,

The lost, bruised, and broken can gain their wings.

Let your soul rise, and your spirit sing.

In the final moments your light will scream.

It's not the end, but just the beginning.

Life’s brutal lessons from a lonely song,

Yet here I am, where I still belong.