worn-out clothes

somewhat a poem.

I outfitted my worn-out clothes

Then in the far mirror, I see myself

I look behind the old me

Look past the mask he wears,

Staring…  

 

After what seems like a few seconds,

I finally asked him;

 

“Have I neglected you?”

 

He didn’t answer…

A single tear fell in his left eye

And then I understood…

 

“I am sorry, I let you stay behind

masked for too long

muffled you for quite some time.

We all know society is cruel place to be.

We need to be strong & I needed to be stronger.

It was for our sake.

But then it was just me being a coward

    - afraid to face reality.

 

Now look at us, we’re both crying for the decisions

we made long ago. It was not your fault,

I’m to blame with all of this crap.

I made you do it, I convinced you with my

Fears. And I am truly sorry.”

 

I break down into sobs. He simply hugs me, not saying anything.

Then he fades away.

 

I dried away the tears I shed

And found something, a feeling,

I never knew he gave,

I found forgiveness.

I was able to forgive myself

From the things I did.

To stay past the past mistake,

To face the new, kinda old me…

 

Then I realized;

It is important to forgive yourself

To be able to move forward.

Author's Note

taken from the depths of my mind. Still raw. its still a poem right?


thank you for reading me.

Reviews

[Blood Ink Diary]

And, this poem speaks across spaces - the oscillation between raw and ripe emotions beautifully manifested. Thoroughly relished the sensitive examination of the depth of your mind.

You asked if this is "still a poem" -- let's say your mind is an excellent, that is the best validity, my friend. Cheers Pax.

[Dhaye]

A poem with a touching concept, my friend. And yes, to be able to move forward, one should learn how to forgive himself.

[Pax]

thank you, pretty friend...

[Skuldaegz]

Definitely a poem, actually, and a very good one at that. The conversations we can have within ourselves just by a thing a simple as catching a glimpse of something in a mirror, that only we can really see can be powerful and life changing. I liked the way you wrote it. I'm glad you were able to forgive yourself.

[Pax]

Thank you very much. I am glad it is still a poem, I mean it is a poem, itself. I appreciate you liking my piece, and giving your take on it.

[stars are far]

that was very great work, i loved the metaphores here,.well done dear pax :)

[Pax]

hey my dear friend, Thank you very much... I hope you are well.

[stars are far]

hey dear, im well. and its always my pleasure

[Zahra]

To stay passed the past mistake,
To face the new kinda old me…
I realized;
It is important to forgive yourself
To be able to move forward.

So true and I can relate to this one. Wonderful

[Pax]

thank you very much Zahra.