Silent Scream

by Chrissy

In the hush of a peaceful day

I hear your scream as I kneel and pray

I hear the agony as you twisted and turned alone in your bed

I can feel the warm tears that your innocent eyes shed

I shudder as the terror, you experienced engulfs me

As the danger of abuse loomed, and you hid hoping no one would see.

Washing over me now are the waves of numbness you used to survive

This silent scream kept you alive.

I tremble as I continue to pray

The bitter rejection from the harsh words they would say

Did you try and cover your tender ears

Or listen intently, yet not really hear?

I cover my eyes and hold my head

How can I heal you from what has been done and said?

The pain is so great, the loss so complete.

I feel your desperate need to within yourself retreat.

I begin to beg God to set you free

To give you His healing and make your eyes see

The love within the eyes of all whom love you.

To hear the words of empathy and understanding for all that you do.

In that very moment I am overcome with serenity

I understand fully what is expected of me.

I must share with you the pain of your past

To help you develop a love that will last.

Beyond the memories of all that has been said and done

Beyond your need to turn from love and run

Into your new life, when you are finally free

From the persistent presence of the silent scream.

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