Forgotten Shadows

Forgotten Shadows

Behind closed doors, they dwell unseen,
Illinois tenants, trapped in between.
The windows boarded, sunlight’s denied,
From the outside world, they’re left to hide.

Once vibrant homes, now lifeless cells,
Empty echoes of personal tales.
Bound by neglect, their voices fade,
In this desolate haven, where hope would wane.

Dreams suppressed, unable to soar,
In this fortress of solitude, they implore,
For justice to triumph, bring relief,
From this suffocating, invisible grief.

But amidst the darkness, resilience shines,
Neighbors unite, their spirits align.
Together they bond, undying strength,
A collective anthem, refusing to relent.

From the ashes of abandonment, a battle emerges,
A clarion call to the world converges.
Advocate champions with passionate drive,
Demanding rights, so these souls can thrive.

Illinois tenants, no longer voiceless, lost,
Their plight unearthed, no longer tossed.
For this tale that unfolds, a story will remain,
Of resilience, solidarity, breaking free from the chains.