Forgive-me-not?
Over years, you've forgiven and forgotten Souls for their mistakes, blunders and crimes. But have you ever, in your entire existence, Forgiven yourself for once? You've sent away dozens of apologies; Written little notes of "I am sorry"'s to humdreds. But have you ever, for once, looked into the mirror And whispered an apology? In a crowd, you brush past some shoulders, Saying "Excuse me, I'm sorry", all through the way. In life, you are taking your own decisions, getting your heart bruised, Never once bothering to mumble anyway. Learn from your mistakes, they tell you. If you fall, stand up and fight, they say. Forgive and forget, that's how it goes, they tell you. A light tap on your shoulder, all's well, they smile. But there are a thousand souls forgiven, And yours stands alone, drenched in guilt. They are forgiven for breaking you down. But are you, for holding out your heart? ...