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Amber Sep 2020
How many times do I have to break down until it's done?
How many times do I need to start over until I've won?

As many as it takes, healing is not a race.
It's not about the number, give yourself some grace.

When does the pain fade and the memory disappear?
When do I get to wake up and not care if you're here?

You won't feel this way forever, but your heart will not forget.
I cannot give you a date, but it'll happen, don't fret.

Why does my chest feel so tight and my heart continue to ache?
Why do I stay up all night staring at the ceiling, wide awake?

That's only because you loved & you are not to blame.
There will soon come a day you don't react to his name.

It may feel far off, but please continue this fight.
For now it's okay to cry another night.
Amber Sep 2020
I forgive you for working too much & coming home so late.

I forgive you for always being tired & never taking me on a date.

I forgive you for falling asleep as I stayed in bed & cried.

I forgive you for all of the times I felt you weren't on my side.

I forgive you for moving out early & leaving me here alone.

I forgive all of the silence we shared when you were playing on your phone.

I forgive you for giving up, but why did you stay?
The only thing I regret is taking so long to walk away.

— The End —