Healing from the Pain

Poetry Prompt — Day 7

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I blamed me for the choices I made
that caused so much hurt and pain
I blamed you for leaving me
when I needed you in my lane

I blamed me for not seeing the sunsets
when they were present every day
I blamed you for watching the sunsets
while my soul felt such dismay

I blamed me for not being open
and honest with what I desired
I blamed you for not being open
and honest with what you desired

I forgive me for all the pain
that festered in my heart
I forgive you for all the hurt
that you caused from the very start

I forgive us entirely for all
the mistakes that were unexplained
for only in forgiveness,
can we heal from all this pain.

Writing this poem triggered some old memories of a past relationship. It took me a while to let go of all the hurt and pain that it caused. I believe in order to heal, we must forgive those who have caused us pain. Furthermore, I have…