Chains - A Spoken Faith Poem by Oluwaseyi Shedrack

“Chains” is a spoken poem about the battles of the mind — the invisible fears and expectations that try to bind us.It’s my story of finding grace, even when faith feels heavy.Written and performed by Oluwaseyi Shedrack#FaithPoetry #ChristianSpokenWord #HealingWords————Full Poem:Chains wrap around my soul—Not forged of iron, but born of fear,Woven from voices that whisperI am never whole.I wear no crown,Hold no sword,Yet these chains bind me,Invisible but unyielding,Bearing the weight of expectationAnd silent judgment.I sit in church,Yet sometimes I drift away—Not for lack of belief,But when grace feels distantAnd the strict rules are too heavy to breathe.They say, “You must serve.You must sing.You must look holy.”But what if silence is my song,And true worship lies in my quiet deeds?I love the colors, the beat, the dance,Yet my heart still longs for a purer light.I may not always fit the picture you expect,But I still crave what is right.I’m not Judas, I’m not fake—Just broken, honest, and sincere.I stumble along the narrow road,Even when the path is unclear.So, don’t call me prisoner,Don’t cast your stones in haste—If God sees hearts,Then perhaps mine will find its wayTo the light at last.