When the wind blows
my heart knows
the silence of love.
When the storm arrives
and the thunder thrives
my eye cries.
When the water drowns
my emotional frowns
time surrounds.
But....
When the clouds break
and I forget the heartache
I sense relief.
When the sun shines in
and I cup my chin
I remember the grin.
... of my life.
My daughters birth.
My Sisters laughter.
My Brothers smile.
My Mothers lack of guile.
I remember...
The love of those
who value my presence
and forgive
my temper.
The love of those
who God only knows
have reason to decry
my actions.
I ask forgiveness.
To turn the leaf
that is my life
I must remember
only I ...only I
... have the answer.
Author notes

Each of us has had a time in our lives when, small or large, we have a reason to ask for forgiveness. But, only the person themselves can find the path to that forgiveness. For it's not the opinion of others that counts as much as your inner self opinion. Make amends, ask for forgiveness, but do not expect it. Then, gather yourself and face life and prove your worth it.
Written September 11th, 2006
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