Give Me A Reason to Believe

Hands held high by wrists eager to tell
The story of pain and mutilation
like a cliched uttering over told
to those who speak the truth.

Truth hidden beneath false pretenses
A religion breaking resistance
An eternity of suffering threatens
A fiery depth awaits for me then

Centuries-old words strike hope into hearts
Coaxing tears of joy to flow freely
But I cannot read between their lines
Looking for the reason to believe

SINNER proclaimed unapologetically
Heard by voices spoken in ancient tongues
Trying to save my soul
But it's already been forgotten