Atonement
Atonement
By Michelle Morris
23/11/2022
Atonement seems to be this very heavy memory
Of this cross you carried for so many years
We both know that you crossed the line
Destroyed my trust and burned my smile
It took me decades to rebuild my sense of instinct
To move in circles of humanity without flinching
And you think that because you felt guilt and suffered
That it is enough for me to let you back into my world
I have forgiven you and have moved on with my life
I don't need to move on with you in its path
Atonement is the making of amends
It cannot demand forgiveness or friendship as its end
You need to forgive yourself and learn the lessons
You need to accept that a broken relationship needs its endings
We can move on in our separate spheres
You can do your thing and I can't be near
For as much as I can forgive, the memories live on
And I would prefer distance as atonement's song
Put down your cross; learn, grow and do better
Make every effort to love and nurture your relationships
Let your soul be lightened by your learnings
May your best atonement be that you're a better person
© Michelle Morris, 2022
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