The Day I Didn’t Flinch. by Tracey

Today I burned the final thread
No whisper left, no words unsaid
The mask fell off, the truth stood bare
And I, I didn’t flinch or care

No trembling hands, no silent ache
Just peace that comes when you don’t fake
I watched the echo of his name
Fold like a house of shallow shame

She’ll learn in time, they always do
The ones who chase what isn’t true
But that’s no longer mine to save
I’ve walked myself out of that grave

They preached of God with hollow breath
But lied in life and danced with death
So let them post their golden lines
I’ve got my scars, I’ve earned my spine

I sent the words, I shut the door
I’m not the same girl from before
No more pretending, no more pain
Just quiet thunder in my name

And if they talk, then let them speak
My peace is loud, my soul’s not weak
Today I didn’t beg or break
I stood, I spoke, I stayed awake