Maturity

 

I know why

you did the things you did

I get now why

You said all those words you said

 

I'll admit

Now

I've said the same

Now

I've done the same

Now

A few times

Now

 

It hurt then

I understand

now

 

It never was me

It was all you

You were thinking of me

The words disguised themselves in selfish clothing

 

I'm not confused

 

It was as it was

All about you

 

Because of me

 

It hurt then

I understand

now

 

You couldn't

 

"explain it to me!"

 

I said

Cursing you out

Damning your name

 

I can't explain it to them

But I can say this

To you

 

You didn't mean me any harm

You wished your character was stronger

You wished your integrity was greater

Maybe then you could have been the better man

Maybe then you could have walked away

 

I'd forgive you

If there was anything to forgive

I'd say this to you

If these words would mean anything

 

It hurt then

 

I understand

 

Now

 

 

©Christopher F. Brown 2012

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