What You Did

Not everyone survives challenging situations... But even if you do, the experience never leaves you. It's at best an extreme lesson in survival; whether emotional, physical, psychological, spiritual or a combination of them all. May we each learn to treat each other well - with kindness, dignity, respect and fairness. 

What you did...
By Michelle Morris
05/04/2020

The forgiveness I gave,
Saved me from you;
No matter the heartache,
Dishonour or cruel.

Sins that you played out
For your delight;
Spite and malice;
Always claiming right.

Lies and betrayal,
Forcing my hand;
Loss of love
And favour;
Flames that you fanned.

You died,
It was over;
Or so I thought;
But the heartache
Still lingers,
No karma can mute.

© Michelle Morris, 2020
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