The Hard Truth

Sometimes, you need to actually listen to what you did. And work for redemption WITH the one's you wronged. You'll be amazed at how horrible you were.

I've been searching for a second chance
Though I couldn't be bothered to even spare a second glance
To the one's I hurt, and why they hurt. Just being selfish trying to quench this thirst.
For love, for pleasure, for piece of mind. There's no redemption til you feel their lives.
It's easy saying sorry, just a way to feel better
A way to keep on going and never have to read the letters
Stained with tears from the pain that you caused
Dipped in the innocence and love that they lost
You blame the world for all your sins the truth is it was all within
Sorry is an easy word on which villains have built their thrones
Forgiveness; now that's another thing. You can't get it on your own.

Reviews

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... beautifully written ... very moving ... very thought-provoking ... i'd still say that this brutal introspection ... and sometimes ... we are the one's at the receiving end ... and hence at the forgiving end ... not always at the seeking forgiveness end ... yet a powerful piece of writing ... (highest rating) ...