i could only watch from silence
hidden by my fear
voiceless
immature
unknowing of my power
and its quiet truth
tender innocence
contained within a fragile bud
that was a lifetime ago
when i allowed your *******
when i stood mute
in farthest corner
as if i watched a play
with other actors
depositing a memory of shame
i reject that shame now
as i see so clearly my sweetest pure heart
my childish hope to know and be
ushered into mysteries
of promised woman ways
set on fire and shoved aside
i burned for far to long
i am forgiven by my woman self
i am pure in my heart
and yes i do forgive
the ignorance
in myself
and others
and thus construct my peace
this freedom

SKY