beyond the hurt

days have passed by,

sun and moon running

their course

time has moved on

each day blending into

the previous one

tomorrow holds promise

of healing,

yet the future

never arrives

we are left to languish,

wondering about our ability

to forgive

forget

move on

it’s easy, it’s hard

I’ve made a mess of

trying to clean up

the pieces of

my broken heart

my face smiles

my heart cries

I hide behind lights

of darkness,

afraid that someone might see

me

and my broken

desire to write words

of peace.

I seek your friendship,

your respect

your love

for that is what will take me

beyond the hurt.