Glass Wings

You taught me how to light the sky
Hide the thunder, smile and try
Hold the hymns above the noise
Quiet doubts with pretty poise
But in the court I saw the flame
Holy robes that hide the shame

You said: Don't question or you'll fall
But truth is higher than these walls

Break these glass wings if you must, I won't be still
I won't sing joy over ashes against my will
You kept the knives behind your smile
Called it duty all the while
But I won't be your perfect child
If love is law, then love must set them free

I watched a hurting soul choose light
Push back hands that choke the night
If grace can't look beyond the grave
What heaven's left for us to save?
I loved you first, I love you still
But love can't sanctify a kill

Doubt will make you fall: You say
Fear is not the faithful way

Break these glass wings if you must, I won't be still
I won't paint halos on harm to fit your will
You hid the blood with practiced guile
That's not mercy, just denial
No, I won't be your perfect child
If love is law, let love unbar the gate

If falling means I keep my heart
Then let me fall and stand apart
Better tears that tell the truth
Than smiling lies that bury proof

Break these glass wings if you must, still I'll see
I won't sing joy while we drown the plea
If Heaven's pure, it faces pain
Opens doors and speaks the name
I hear the quiet choir rise
I won't be silent, not this time

Lay the golden list to rest
Let love decide the test