Forgiveness

Forgiving is pretty easy.

To easily let go of pain and hurt,

Because you see the human behind the offence, and

Want them to have the dignity that comes with being pardoned.

However... being betrayed reveals that forgiveness isn't the end.

That there is a hell lying in wait, ready to consume this innocent soul,

To tear apart at the pieces you strain to hold together,

And the sweet embrace of nightmares consoles like fantasies. 

Every broken piece of your heart becomes like a broken mirror.

Now you see too many unclear images, a jumbled up reflection.

Trusting seems like the foreplay to more pain.

Interacting with love has shown you that:

    This your heart cannot bear every weight it claims,

    Your nine hearts would shatter into million fissures,

    A chaotic canvas of storms weathered.

This Nairobi love has shown you that:

    Forgiveness is not a magic spell that mends all wounds,

    It neither erases the scars nor rewinds the clock,

    It's a fragile bridge dangling over currents of doubt.