The silence screamed in hollow tones,
A broken breath beneath the skin,
Each shadow stitched with memories—
The silence screamed in hollow tones.

The silence screamed in hollow tones,
But morning light crept through the seams.
It warmed the frost of sleepless eyes—
And named the ache within the bones.

And named the ache within the bones,
A truth once buried deep in shame.
The tears, once feared, now carved release—
And named the ache within the bones.

And named the ache within the bones,
So strength could grow where hurt had lived.
With breath rebuilt and shoulders wide—
And named the ache within the bones.

The silence screamed in hollow tones,
Then softened into steady song.
A soul, reborn through pain endured—
The silence screamed in hollow tones.

2 responses to “After the storm – Quadrilew”

  1. willowdot21 Avatar

    Beautifully written Carol 💜💚

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      Thanks, Willow ❤️❤️

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