In a world that doubted dreams unfurled,
She wove a code to change the world.
Her mind, a spark where numbers played,
In stone, her legacy was laid.
By the glow of a lamp, she mended the night,
Through fields of despair, she carried the light.
Her hands, a balm for wounds unhealed,
In stone, her strength and care revealed.
Beneath the palms, her spirit soared,
A queen whose heart refused the sword.
Though kingdoms fell, her song remained,
In stone, her love and grief ingrained.
In flames of doubt, she bore her shield,
A warrior's heart that would not yield.
Her voice, a beacon, heavens loaned,
Her courage carved in sacred stone.
Through trails of shadowed, radiant light,
She pierced the veil of science’s night.
Her hands, though scarred by what she’d own,
In stone, her brilliance brightly shone.
With words that soared, she healed the pain,
A caged bird's song through loss and gain.
Her voice, a path the silenced found,
In stone, her wisdom stands profound.
A star by sight, a mind untamed,
In shadows bright, her brilliance claimed.
Through whispered codes, the future flew,
In stone, her genius rang anew.
With steadfast hearts and dreams unbound,
They forged new paths on solid ground.
Through every voice and hand held high,
Their legacy lights up the sky.

By: Abigail Hodges
{Intro}
Mom, through the hurt you caused, I found my fire,
In the depths of pain, I climbed higher.
The walls you built were ones I had to break,
But through the cracks, I learned what it takes.
Your struggles and scars became my guide,
They taught me to find the strength inside.
What once broke me has now made me strong,
And in your shadow, I’ve grown all along.

{Verse 1}
You gave me storms, but I learned to ride,
Sailing through the waves with strength inside.
Your words cut sharp, left scars to mend,
But the fire you sparked helped me ascend.
From the cracks in my heart, I built my throne,
Every tear I shed carved out my own.
Now I rise from the chaos, steady and tall,
Turning all the pain into power, I stand through it all.
Your shadows tried to dim my flame,
But now I burn brighter, wearing my name.
The chains you forged, I broke apart,
Reclaiming my soul and guarding my heart.
Every step I take, I own my stride,
With the lessons you taught me, pain can’t hide.
I flipped the script, rewrote my fate,
Now I’m walking my path—no room for hate.

{Chorus}
I rose from the fire, stronger than before,
Built my own kingdom from a broken floor.
The pain that shaped me, I wear with pride,
Through the darkest nights, I found my light inside.
The shadows tried to hold me, but I broke free,
Now the strength I carry is a part of me.
Every scar’s a story, every wound’s a win,
From the ashes, I rise and begin again.

{Verse 2}
You left me broken, but I found my way,
Turned the night into lessons that guide my day.
The echoes of your words tried to pull me down,
But I built my own voice and claimed my crown.
Each step I take is a testament now,
To the strength I forged, you taught me how.
From the pain, I rose with an unshaken will,
Climbing mountains that you thought would ****.
Your shadow tried to haunt me, but I broke free,
Now I’m writing my story, my destiny.
Every scar you left became my armor strong,
And the wounds you caused now fuel my song.
You were the storm, but I’m the aftermath,
Carving out my purpose on a brand-new path.
I took the darkness and turned it to gold,
Rewriting the story that you once controlled.
Your voice in my head tried to make me fall,
But I silenced the doubt and stood through it all.
What was meant to break me made me unbend,
Now my power’s a force that will never end.

{Chorus}
I rose from the fire, stronger than before,
Built my own kingdom from a broken floor.
The pain that shaped me, I wear with pride,
Through the darkest nights, I found my light inside.
The shadows tried to hold me, but I broke free,
Now the strength I carry is a part of me.
Every scar’s a story, every wound’s a win,
From the ashes, I rise and begin again.

{Bridge}
I found my strength in the wounds you gave,
Turned the pain into power, learned to be brave.
Your fire tried to burn, but it lit my flame,
Now I walk my own path, shedding your name.
The chains you forged couldn’t hold me down,
From the ashes, I’ve built my own crown.
Your shadows chased me, but I broke free,
Claimed my truth, now it’s all I see.
Through the storms you made, I found my light,
Built a fortress within, made of pure light.
Every tear you caused became a stone,
Stacked high in the walls I now call my own.
Your echoes tried to haunt me, but I turned away,
I forged my dawn from the darkest day.
No longer bound by the weight of the past,
The strength I’ve gained is a fire that will last.

{Verse 3}
I faced the mirror, saw the cracks you left,
Pieces scattered, but I found my depth.
Your shadow tried to hold me, keep me small,
But I climbed higher, broke through it all.
Each wound a chapter, a lesson I’ve learned,
Every scar is a badge for the strength I’ve earned.
From the ashes of your fire, I built my name,
Now I stand in the light, unbound by shame.
Your voice in my head tried to hold me back,
But I paved my own road and found my track.
The walls you built couldn’t stop my stride,
I broke them down, left fear outside.
Each step I take is proof I’ve survived,
Turning darkness to hope, keeping dreams alive.
Now I wear my strength like a crown of fire,
A force reborn, lifting even higher.
I took the pain, turned it into art,
Carving strength from the ache in my heart.
Your storm became the wind beneath my flight,
Propelling me forward, into the light.
Now I’m unstoppable, a force reborn,
What was once broken is where I’m adorned.

{Chorus}
I rose from the fire, stronger than before,
Built my own kingdom from a broken floor.
The pain that shaped me, I wear with pride,
Through the darkest nights, I found my light inside.
The shadows tried to hold me, but I broke free,
Now the strength I carry is a part of me.
Every scar’s a story, every wound’s a win,
From the ashes, I rise and begin again.

{Outro}
Mom, a letter to you These words I write, they’re my heart laid bare,
A bridge between the pain and the love we share.
Through the storms you brought, I found my fight,
And in your shadow, I carved my light.
You gave me wounds, but they made me strong,
Taught me to stand where I once felt wrong.
For every tear that fell, I learned to rise,
Turning grief to hope beneath endless skies.
Your voice, though harsh, still echoes in me,
A lesson in strength I never thought I’d see.
I’ve built my world from the cracks you made,
Each stone a triumph, each scar a blade.
I’m letting go of the chains we knew,
Finding the strength to forgive, to renew.
This is my letter, both sorrow and grace,
A testament to the scars I’ve embraced.
Mom, I’ve risen, and I stand here whole,
A heart rebuilt, with love as my goal.
Though the past still lingers, I’ve found my way,
And carry your lessons with me every day.

In the quiet of the night, when the world feels cold,
A fire in your chest keeps refusing to fold.
Every scar a story, every tear a fight,
You're the storm in the shadows, a beacon of light.

Through the rubble and the rain, you stand so tall,
Every time you rise, they pray you’ll fall.
But your heart beats louder, a drum in the fight,
Turning pain into power, and dark into light.

Every crack in the armor tells a tale of the fight,
Where courage was forged in the depth of the night.
The weight of the world couldn’t break your soul,
You turned every wound into something whole.

When the walls closed in, you carved your own way,
With a heart made of fire and hope’s steady flame.
No chains could hold you, no storm could remain,
You rise with the thunder, embracing the pain.

Tears of strength fall, not in defeat,
But to water the ground beneath your feet.
Each drop is a reminder of battles you’ve won,
A testament to the power of what you’ve become.

So let the tears of strength fall, cleansing and true,
Each one a reflection of the courage in you.
Through the trials and the storms, you’ve claimed your name,
A warrior of the heart, unbroken, untamed.

(Verse 1)
In life's deep waters, day by day,
When storms arise and clouds turn gray,
I find my strength in Your embrace,
Anchored forever in Your grace.
Your mighty hand holds sure and strong,
Through every trial, through every song,
My faith is secured in who You are,
My anchor point, my guiding star.

(Pre-Chorus)
And when the waves come crashing in,
Your perfect peace speaks from within,
No force on earth can shake my stand,
While I'm held in Your mighty hand.

(Chorus)
You are my anchor, strong and true,
In all I do, I trust in You.
My solid ground, my steady guide,
Forever by Your side.
You are my anchor, holding fast,
Through raging storms that cannot last.
My hope, my peace, my endless song,
In You I'm safe, in You I'm strong.

(Verse 2)
The world may shift, the mountains fall,
And earthly treasures lose their call,
But Your devotion stands the test,
A timeless love, forever blessed.
You lift me up on eagles' wings,
Above the noise the chaos brings,
To find in You a quiet space,
A sanctuary of love and grace.

(Pre-Chorus)
When darkness tries to steal my hope,
And weary steps struggle to cope,
I lift my eyes, and see Your light,
Breaking through the darkest night.
Your promise shines, a guiding ray,
Leading me to a brighter day,
And I remember, come what may,
Your love will never fade away.

(Chorus)
You are my anchor, strong and true,
In all I do, I trust in You.
My solid ground, my steady guide,
Forever by Your side.
You are my anchor, holding fast,
Through raging storms that cannot last.
My hope, my peace, my endless song,
In You I'm safe, in You I'm strong.
You are my anchor, You won't let go,
Even when the wild winds blow,
In You, I find my strength and stay,
My rock, my refuge, come what may.

(Bridge)
When trials come, and doubts arise,
I look to You with trusting eyes.
Your love surrounds me, calms my fears, And wipes away my falling tears.
You are the calm within the storm, Protecting me from every harm.
So I will rest within Your care,
Knowing Your presence is always there.

(Chorus)
You are my anchor, firm and deep,
A promise You will always keep.
My sure foundation, come what may,
You guide my steps along the way.
You are my anchor, holding tight,
A beacon burning ever bright.
My constant hope, my endless plea,
To stay forever close to Thee.
You are my anchor, strong and bold,
A love that never can grow old.
My everything, my all in all,
I hear Your voice, I heed Your call.

(Outro)
You are my anchor, evermore,
My guiding star, my open door.
In You I live, in You I breathe,
My heart and soul to You I give.
You are my anchor, now and then,
My faithful God, until the end.
Forever anchored in Your love,
Safe in Your arms, like a gentle dove.

There have been times when I fell into the rabbit hole
But I never met Alice or Mad Hatter
Just deep, dark darkness
Feels like I’m not getting anywhere
Feels like I’m drowning
In the shadows, whispers call my name,
Lost in the night, where the wild winds flame.
Through the trees, the moonlight weaves,
Haunting dreams, where the darkness breathes.
Silent echoes, secrets yet untold,
In the heart of the forest, stories unfold.
Wandering deep, where the spirits soar,
Finding truth in the mystery’s core.
Deep in the shadows where the moonlight’s cold,
Echoes of the past, stories untold.
Trees whisper secrets in the midnight mist,
Haunted by the memories of the nights we missed
I tread the path where the dark roots wind,
Lost in the silence, peace I can't find.
Battle with the ghosts, they’re in my mind,
In the heart of the forest, where the dark is kind.
Lost in the maze where the shadows play,
Where the whispers guide, and the phantoms sway.
Roots twist and turn, trapping every step,
In the depths of the forest, secrets are kept.
Stars above peek through the canopy,
Guiding the way to what we’re meant to be.
Feel the pulse of the ancient lore,
In the heart of the forest, I’ll explore.
Night creatures stir, eyes that pierce the dark,
In the silence, you can hear the heart.
Steps echo loudly on the forest floor,
Stories from the past, I can't ignore.
Through the mist, where the legends grow,
In the haunted night, truths will show.
Every tree is a tale to unfold. In the dark forest, mysteries unfold.
In the dark forest, where the shadows dance,
Lost in the mystery, in a trance.
Haunted by echoes, feeling the night,
In the dark forest, we take flight.
Whispers of secrets, tales untold,
In the dark forest, we are bold.
Through the mist, where the spirits roam,
In the heart of the shadows, we find home.
Beneath the stars, where the night winds sing,
Whispers in the dark, a secret ring.
Footsteps echo on the forest floor,
Guiding us to realms unseen before.
Through the veil where the shadows creep,
Into the heart where the secrets keep. In the dark forest,
where the mysteries call, we stand united, unafraid of the fall.
Through the thick fog, where shadows hide, we’re side by side in the dark forest.
Branches reach with fingers long, Echoes of an ancient song.
Moonlight filters through the leaves,
Silent whispers, heart believes. In the night, where secrets bloom,
We find our path through the gloom.
In the dark forest, where shadows creep,
Whispered secrets in the night so deep.
Guided by the moon, where the stars align,
In the dark forest, our spirits intertwine.
Lost in the echo of the midnight breeze,
We find our truth among the ancient trees.
In the heart of the woods, where the shadows hide,
In the dark forest, we walked side by side.
Mystic shadows dance in the twilight,
Guiding spirits in the pale moonlight.
Through the silence, where the echoes roar,
We tread paths never walked before.
Branches weave a canopy of dreams,
In the heart of the forest, where the starlight gleams.
Lost and found in this midnight lore,
In the dark forest, we crave more.
In the dark forest, where shadows dance,
Fear and courage hold hands in their trance.
Lost in the echoes, where silence screams,
Chasing the light through fractured dreams.
The trees whisper secrets, the winds call my name,
Each step through the darkness, I’m never the same.
The darkness tightens its grip as the trees whisper their ancient secrets, and the moonlight fractures through the dense canopy.
You stumble upon a clearing, breathless and uncertain.
The echoes of your steps fade, leaving only silence—ominous and alive.
The forest watches as you stand at the edge of what feels like the unknown.
You take one last look over your shoulder, unsure if you'll ever return, and step forward, disappearing into the shadows.