Steady Flame

[Verse 1]
When the walls begin to rise
And the harsh words fill the space
I can choose to soften eyes
Find the grace in every face
Every sharp edge can be blunted
Every open hand can hold
What a bitter heart has wanted
More than glitter, more than gold

[Pre-Chorus]
We are bound by fragile threads
Walking through the heavy light
Listen to what goes unsaid
Turn the darkness into sight

[Chorus]
Kindness is the steady flame
Empathy the bridge we build
When we name each other's pain
Every empty room is filled
And forgiveness clears the path
Breaks the chains of yesterday
Trading anger, trading wrath
For a better way to stay

[Verse 2]
When the wrong has left a mark
And the burden feels too deep
Let a spark invade the dark
There's a promise we can keep
Not to strike back at the shadows
Not to answer spite with spite
Walking through the quiet meadows
Leading each other to the light

[Bridge]
It takes a quiet courage
To put down the heavy shield
To look beyond the damage
And let the heart be healed
Forgiving isn't losing
It's letting go the weight
It's consciously choosing
To open up the gate

[Chorus]
Kindness is the steady flame
Empathy the bridge we build
When we name each other's pain
Every empty room is filled
And forgiveness clears the path
Breaks the chains of yesterday
Trading anger, trading wrath
For a better way to stay

[Outro]
A gentle word, an open hand
A light across the open land
Empathy, forgiveness, grace
In every heart, in every place