My heart was trapped behind a fragile wall
Afraid the world would hear its trembling call
The words I hid grew heavy sharp and small
Too brittle for the air too scared to fall
Then you approached with gentleness untold
You didn’t push or rush my silence cold
Your patience dissolved fears I couldn’t hold
And let my quiet stories turn to gold
Your listening shaped a room where truth could bloom
Where timid voices found their rightful room
A sanctuary risen from the gloom
A place where love learned finally to resume
So let me speak when storms invade my peace
When doubts surround and comfort seems to cease
For in your care the trembling words I keep
Find strength to rise—and courage to be deep