In the shadows where cruelty resides,
A plea for hearts to cast aside,
The mask of virtue, the pretense worn,
To face the truth, a new dawn is born.

Abusers, wielders of words unkind,
In your reflection, what truth will you find?
Behind the facade of goodness professed,
Lies the damage, the pain, the unrest.

No cloak of virtue can hide the stains,
Of hurtful actions, enduring pains.
Pretending goodness, a fragile veneer,
Yet within, a chance for change draws near.

Look into the mirror of your own soul,
Confront the darkness that takes its toll.
See the faces of those you've harmed,
A chance for redemption, a healing balm.

Break the chains of abuse's hold,
Let empathy and kindness unfold.
In self-awareness, true strength lies,
A chance to change, to apologize.

May understanding shatter the facade's glass,
A fierce transformation, a journey so vast.
From illusions to truth, let the battle be understood,
For only in honesty does true strength withstood."