By the Flames

raised in the shadows
 of empires built on stolen lives
 the remains of the lost
 reflected in every shackled mind
 freed by the flames
 and tempered in this peace,
 I know as long as I hold on
 I remain untouched
 guided by this need
 to confront and overcome
 this world that surrounds me
 this world that seeks to end me
 fearing judgment
 I wonder what I alone can change
 Steeling myself for the rain
 I know is sue to come
 Cut to my core,
 I try so hard to cling to my convictions
 my dignity, my only shield
 chorus
 one voice crying out
 against a wilderness of shame
 One voice crying out
 against an ocean of silence
 One voice crying out
 that reaches the core of my being
 One voice that speaks with
 the rage of angels.
 I open my heart
 I release the flame
 with hope and love for you
 accept this light
 tears run through my hands
 but I can sleep at night.