Rewriting Memory
I’ve said it many times, over, and over again
Guilt is a needless load to carry forever
The solution comes in asking for forgiveness
Or you else can’t go on happily with new endeavors
And though it’s all in the past you never forget
Understanding that there are life lesson which never end
You must also learn why and how to forgive yourself
To heal and move forward when making amends
I used to dwell in the guilt and shame of it all
Like a well-deserved punishment for my crime
And for a long time I felt I could not grow
‘Til I let go of the self-loath that had me confined
It’s been a challenging, hard grinding winding road
One that’s taken me through tests of character and strength
And though I failed many times I got up again
Beaten up but also with triumphs at arm’s length
Apr 27
Apr 27, 2026 at 7:10 PM UTC
Rewriting Memory
I’ve said it many times, over, and over again
Guilt is a needless load to carry forever
The solution comes in asking for forgiveness
Or you else can’t go on happily with new endeavors
And though it’s all in the past you never forget
Understanding that there are life lesson which never end
You must also learn why and how to forgive yourself
To heal and move forward when making amends
I used to dwell in the guilt and shame of it all
Like a well-deserved punishment for my crime
And for a long time I felt I could not grow
‘Til I let go of the self-loath that had me confined
It’s been a challenging, hard grinding winding road
One that’s taken me through tests of character and strength
And though I failed many times I got up again
Beaten up but also with triumphs at arm’s length
NaPoWriMo2026 Day 27
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