When is it Enough?
Photo by Monstera Production on Pexels.com When is it Enough? How long must the open hand remain, When the other will not meet its strain? The core dilemma of the human tie, A painful question of loyalty, Endurance, and how much self-worth you'll spend, To reach a silence that will never end. How long does the title of "friend" hold true? When shared history's debt is overdue, And the present moment is marked by cold harm, Or the chilling indifference of a broken charm? When does the label become a hollow sound, A testament to what was, not what is found? Is the sacred practice of prayer still right, For a soul unconcerned with your day or night? Does intercession become a painful toll, A thankless rite for a disregarding soul? The spirit's commitment is tested and frayed, By the walls of betrayal that have been laid. When they tarnish your name with calculated lies, How long do you absorb the pain behind your eyes? When they won’t speak, a barrier high...