A Whisper or a Yell

Fueled by hate they take
Take away confidence
Take away happiness
Take away strength

Chipping away at your spirit
They push you till you break
Words like weights
Piling up on your shoulders

Their whispers a plague
Spreading like wildfire
They burn you down
Laughter behind closed doors….

Looks like sticks
Names like stones
What sounds like a whisper?
Feels like a yell

But the pain will fade away
And your strength will shine through
Get back up with your head held high
Be the bright light in a dark world

Although it takes time
Although it takes effort
Although it takes strength
A clear sky can appear from behind dark clouds