Forgive Me

I am sorry for my mistake
Selfish I was to blindly embrace
The idea of running so far away
From dilemma troubles to escape.

I did not think of others at all
Was hoping to avoid all talk
Of dreams screams not standing tall
Forgive me for being so hopeless so lost.

That I tried to commit suicide
Running from the villains in my life
Was one two three times
But love threw me a life line.

No longer do I fear despair
For love is here and oh so rare
I no longer wish to dare
Waste my life for God does care.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Singh Avatar
October 10, 2023 at 3:06 PM
So let's try not to be an escapist. Though, reality tempts us to run away from everything ! It's hard to persevere sometimes, but anyways life goes on... Wounds don't heal with time, it just enters into some neglected corner as life rushes and from time to time keeps visiting us when we're lonely or scared
Jones Avatar
October 10, 2023 at 4:49 PM
Actually my wounds have healed. It is a blessing. Thanks for reading
Wolf Avatar
October 25, 2021 at 11:15 AM
Thank God, for He cares... It seems to me that once that notion takes root, every moment of life becomes infused with meaning. ~ Suicide Prevention Team Member, gw
Jones Avatar
October 25, 2021 at 11:38 AM
Indeed. Are you a suicide prevention team member? You rock! Thanks for reading. I nearly deleted this one as it is too revealing.
M  Avatar
October 23, 2021 at 6:58 AM
Hi Karen …..a beautiful very honest poem. I am so sorry you went through such a hard time and got to such a low point in your life. Glad you are still here. There is nothing to forgive Karen ! Stay strong. Debxxx
Jones Avatar
October 23, 2021 at 7:12 AM
Thank you so much Deb! I am a survivor of childhood abuse and had the crazy idea to take my own life because of it, but never again will I sink so low.
Leffanta Avatar
October 22, 2021 at 12:15 PM
Karma ensures people who do not learn their lessons relive the problems until they get it right . . . ..
Leffanta Avatar
October 23, 2021 at 11:10 AM
Considering where you live, perhaps in a previous life you were a slave owner or master who repeatedly abused your charges and now you are getting pay-back so you learn not to do it again? Bad things happen for a reason!
Jones Avatar
October 22, 2021 at 1:16 PM
Really? My problem was trying to escape abuse in childhood...yet it followed me in adulthood. hmmm
Buhagiar Avatar
October 22, 2021 at 1:35 AM
Suicide is no solution. Prayers help a lot.
Jones Avatar
October 22, 2021 at 5:18 AM
Agreed but God has the final say, and some people who do it never get the chance to say why or apoligize unless they leave a note.
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