Echoes of Pain
Tonight, I weep once more, again and again, For a life that lies heavy upon my soul. Wearing smiles like masks for the world to see, While inside, I quietly crumble and fold. To be the light for others, yet lost in the dark— A quiet exhaustion, a silent toll. I keep hoping happiness will find its way, But it feels like a dream too distant to stay. Everything’s heavy, and nothing feels right, Even the daytime forgets to bring light. They’ve all gone silent, faded like mist, And I sit with feelings too loud to resist. Alone with my thoughts, no shelter, no sound— Just echoes of pain that circle around. Sometimes, I want to give up on what makes me feel small, On chasing things that never answer my call. I’m tired of fighting for what won’t be mine, For dreams that vanish every time I try to climb. Can I just say it, one more time, out loud? I feel tired, God, of all that You've allowed. The weight, the waiting, the silence I keep— It’s wearing me down, it’s cutting too deep. I’ve car...