In the glow of Christmas lights so bright
My grandparents came, hearts full of delight
But I, with a secret hidden deep
Made excuses, chose not to meet
Ghosting them, avoiding their gaze
In the shadows, lost in a dark haze
A black eye concealed from their view
A painful truth, known to few
Trusted not to show, to keep it in
For fear of more hits, a cycle of sin
Instead of solace, a mother’s embrace
I faced accusations, a cruel disgrace
Off my meds, mentally ill, she claimed
A narrative twisted, my truth maimed
The bruises hidden, the pain inside
A wounded soul, a heart denied
In the silence of that Christmas night
I stood alone, consumed by fright
Betrayed by those meant to protect
Invisible scars, a deep neglect
An untold story, a heavy toll
A shattered spirit, a broken soul
May the light of truth one day shine
To heal the wounds, to redefine
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