Sweetness and softness were old friends seldom heard from

Giving advice on how to respond to things sure to come

“You should be kind to her.” Sweetness would say

When my longing for revenge would not go away

Sweetness gave up long ago

“be gentle with him.” Softness would whisper

Before I dropped the baby, for my soul was bitter

Softness quit soon after

Suffering and hate now sit on my shoulder, with many others are among

They do not try to stop my cunning words, nor my wicked tongue

They let free the beast of evil actions, where nasty plots are sprung

So why is it now, when I’m neck deep in cruelty and rage

That sweetness and softness final come once again to my aid

Where were they when I was hurt and alone?

We’re they there when I cried tears of pain?

Did they think my heart had turned to stone?

Did they wish me to forever cower in shame?

They warp me in warmth now, drape me in love

Tell me I’m precious, only misunderstood

Do they lie to me? Or is that what they believe?

Am I more to them than a naughty pupil who just constantly leaves?

I tell them I’m lonely, they know all to well

They’ve watched me all along, (this make my heart swell)

You need a little fondness, and even more caring

For there was no one’s love you were sharing

Suffering and hate have now long ago left

I’m not fooled anymore by their fake promises

I’m not on my own anymore, for I’ve started anew

No more harsh insults or terrible things to spew

I’m free from what held me, no longer alone

For the first time in forever, I feel that I’m truly home