REMAINED SINCERE

I walked for a long time without a sound. Heart exposed, soul laid bare. I saw promises that slip away, And smiles that lie too often. Hmm. Shortcuts were offered to me That cost more than they gave. I preferred to stay here, Even hurt but true to myself. I remained sincere when the world wanted to change Me. Remained sincere even when loving made me cry. I did not sell my heart nor betray who I am. I remained sincere for God, For myself, for life. Hmm. I cried in silence, bent my Knees when faith trembled under the Weight of the days. But a gentle voice lifted me up. It told me, "Move forward, you are not alone Here." Yeah. I stayed sincere in the shadows as in The light. Stayed sincere. Even when falling was scary. My name, my soul, my truth, I kept them Until the end. I stayed sincere, and that's my Freedom. To be.