Take Away the Pain

I still remember the nights 
Three year back 
When you beat her... 
And left me father-less. 

I hate what you did, 
but I can't stay mad for long. 
It's not good to hold grudges 
I guess I have to move on. 

But I will never forget 
How selfish you were 
To leave us 
Abandoned. 

Forgiving you is hard. 
Harder than some think. 
To say it is one thing... but to do it... 
Is harder. 

One day I'll find it in my heart, 
To forgive you, 
But will it be now? 
I know not. 

The pain left in my heart, 
The hope of finding a new father, 
Was lost, 
When you decided to "use your rights". 

The only reason I went 
To your "house" 
Was because you brainwashed me 
To believe that you were the good guy. 

But when I found out you were not the good guy 
And that I had a choice on whether to go or not, 
Do you think I would go, 
After what you've done? 

Being brainwashed for 2 years is... 
Too long... 
Especially when pain abides 
In your heart. 

You had me being optimistic, 
Hoping for some outcome of your goodness, 
But that optimism soon faded away 
When the pain got stronger. 

The day whe I forgive you 
Will be the day 
That the pain 
Goes away.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Brown Avatar
November 17, 2009 at 6:00 AM
Thank you for starting my week out with some excellent reading Hosea. May this week find you in good health and your pen be overflowing with inspiration. Love, Carol
Owens Avatar
November 16, 2009 at 6:37 PM
Nice poem...but hope you can forgive...Marty
Kendrick Avatar
November 16, 2009 at 3:14 PM
Forgiveness is not easy but will be good for your health and well being. Keep writing. Sara
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