In shadows cast by harsh disdain,
Human hearts reveal their stain.
Words, sharp as blades, pierce the soul,
Cruelty's grasp, its harsh control.
Yet kindness blooms in darkest night,
Dispelling malice with its light.
Through empathy, we find the way,
To soften edges, heal the fray.
Though cruelty scars, we strive anew,
To sow compassion, a different hue.
In empathy's embrace, we find the key,
To mend what's broken, set hearts free.
©mercyada
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