Stolen Innocence

You wore a mask, a cunning lie A predator in disguise I trusted you, a heart so pure Never knew the darkness I'd endure Whispers cold, promises fake In your grasp, I felt the break A mask so perfect, I couldn't see The monster lurking inside of thee You took my life, my childhood dreams Ripped my soul apart at the seams A darkness deep inside my core A wound that festers, forever sore Your hands were chains, your eyes were knives You stole my youth, ruined my life Silent screams, a heart in pain Innocence lost, forever stained Silent screams, a heart in chains Innocence lost, replaced by pain Your shadow haunts my every step In my mind, your threats are kept You took my life, my childhood dreams Ripped my soul apart at the seams A darkness deep inside my core A wound that festers, forever sore In the shadows, your whispers creep Every night, I struggle to sleep A child's trust, shattered and torn Living in a world so cold and forlorn Thought I was safe, thought I was free But you made my life a tragedy Every breath, a painful reminder Of the innocence you stole, I was only a minor In the darkest nights, I found my strength Realized my worth, went to great lengths Your grip was tight, but I broke free Unlocked the chains, found the key I learned to bear the scars you left Each one a testament to how I wept But now they're symbols of my fight Proof that I survived your darkest night Silent screams, a heart in chains Innocence lost, replaced by pain Your shadow haunts my every step In my mind, your threats are kept You took my life, my childhood dreams Ripped my soul apart at the seams A darkness deep inside my core A wound that festers, forever sore But in the ashes, I rise anew Stronger now, because I made it through Your darkness won't define my name In my strength, I'll end this shame