She is stuck between two voices

as they argue in her mind.

Both offer comfort

Only one is selling lies.

She listens to both their cases

as they present them to her to decide.

One old and familiar, whispers

old and familiar lies.

Lies she knows they are

but a part of her still believes every one she hears.

Lies can seem like truth

when compared to pain and fear.

There still is yet another voice

that needs no flashy speech.

That other voice only holds out a hand

giving her space while still in reach.

And now the time has come

and she must choose

which voice

to hear

she closes her eyes

and quiets her heart

listening for one voice

to become more clear.

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