Elizabeth Russell - Forgiven

Eyes bright with tears
Peering down dark depths into my soul
A heart broken by careless comments
Sobs against my breast
Unbearable pity enfolds me
Surrounds my heart
Squeezing, constricting
Words, soothing but glib
Flow easily from my tongue
A mothers platitudes
Masking the overwhelming truth

Sniffling
Tears drying like midmorning dew drops
On satin skin
Such a beautiful face
An innocent smile
Already forgiving
My beautiful
Innocent
Forgiving
Son

Elizabeth Russell

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