Mistaken Tears

Some say that tears, when shed, are healing

Why don’t I feel healed then

I can tell you why

But will you accept the truth

Accepting responsibility

and showing that you understand

Are the steps to move forward

There is a problem here

Deep rooted

Like an old tree in the middle of the woods

stands tall, but the inside is rotted

These tears, you have mistaken for sorrow

Let me clarify

They are rage

They escape, so I do not lash out

Do not nod your head as if you understand

Do not make any excuses

An excuse is just an excuse

 I’m not one to forgive twice

I believe that’s where we all go wrong

Forgiveness is a grace given

 I have just so much grace to give

Once these tears stop

and my nails stopped digging into the palms of my hands

I will say what needs to be said

In a calm manner

Till then, you need to leave

say nothing

Because the pounding in my ears

Drown out every word you say