Tainted Faith

 
in the shadows' clutch truth unveiled stark and cruel
faith's heart tainted darkness crept a relentless duel
where innocence should bloom love's grace should reside
a monstrous tale unfurls a heinous space inside

within catholicism's realm once devoted and devout
some shepherds strayed ensnared in shame they devoutly flout
betraying sacred vows breaking trust's enduring thread
leaving young hearts gasping spirits broken souls misled

yet amidst this grave turmoil let's not forget the few
who rise against the tide fierce souls brave and true
they seek to mend the wounds to heal each shattered part
undo the haunting past where evil left its mark

in prayers they find solace strength to transcend and rise
defending tender hearts with love as their reprise
may victims' voices echo loud and resolute
the truth their potent balm justice's pursuit

for within catholicism's core an aspiration burns
to right the grievous wrongs for healing it yearns
to foster change new care to sow compassion's art
where innocence and faith converge reborn restart