If you’re reading this, I forgive you
for being you
for your silence
for your page never turned anew.
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If you’re reading this, I forgive you
for being you
for your words
that linger, your quotes tattooed.
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If you’re reading this, I forgive you
for being you
for your actions
unwelcome like topics taboo.
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If you’re reading this, I forgive you
do you?
The rhythm in the screech of the old rusty swing
In the distance, the gong of the church bell’s ring
Nostalgia sings her sweet melodies
The soft breeze catches all my worries
A smile sews across my face
The sun dresses me with her finest silks & lace
My mind is taken to a new place —
nothing but peace, union & grace.
I see god in the veins of each leaf, each petal,
_____in the sunbathing spiders as the rays beam down.
__________I hear god in the chimes of a distant dwelling.
_______________as she brushes my hair with a stroke too gentle.
In the wind, she calls and begs me to stay
_____so I jump and I run with silence and laughter.
__________She tingles my senses inside and out.
_______________My true love, she’ll have me tomorrow, today.
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