Yesterday's Mistake
Finding forgiveness for foolish fights:
my heart tends to overrule my head.
And even though I should know better,
I want to believe every word said.
You swear you'll never hurt me again;
begging me to please unlock my door.
And then you plead for just one more chance,
like you have so many times before.
You'll try to convince me that you've changed:
and in your heart, you care how I feel.
But, although my heart wants to believe:
many painful wounds refuse to heal.
Memories of lies and betrayal
still haunt the outer fringes of hope.
And fueling fragmented feelings;
I am not so sure my heart can cope.
I want to forgive, but can't forget:
some things, even time can't erase.
And when I feel silent screams surface;
fantasies and nightmares interlace.
I'm scared of taking you back, again:
it's such a difficult choice to make.
Do I bet on a new tomorrow
or gamble on yesterday's mistake?
Copyright © Emile Pinet | Year Posted 2015
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