forgiveness

I forgive those who did not know the truth
that I was deeply hurt and scarred
by the words they dropped angrily,

I forgive my self for just being me
that I was not able to clearly see
the beauty that lies deep inside,

I forgive those who do not realise
how much love I have to give them
whether said or shown or unsaid,

I forgive my self for being my best
it may not always be enough
still, it’s all that I’m able to be,

I forgive the hurts this body’s suffered
I know that it is out of love
that there are things I need to learn,

I love the intelligence that surrounds
the deep love that envelopes me
the joy that encompasses me,

Embracing all that’s happened I realise
what it is – ‘tis the pain of growth
my body healing from trauma,

All these medicines, long nights and wordy thoughts
Are making me a better version of my true Self.