Absolution
I wrote this to be song lyrics, but the chorus could be cut, and the ending removed to make it straight poetry.
I started out confused
then quickly moved to fear
I moved right onto anger
Then dissolved into my tears
Then somewhere out of nowhere
When everything turned numb
I didn’t see it coming
But healing had begun
Because that hatred
Really eats you up inside
And emotions
Roll in and out like tides
But compassion
It survives quite well with pride
And absolution
Never takes a side
Now in my memories
I still can see your face
I hear your laughter
And know you’re touched by grace
You know that charity
They say begins at home
And yet forgiveness
Is often found alone
Because self-hatred
Really eats you up inside
And human frailties
Are just too big to hide
But compassion
It survives quite well with pride
And absolution
Never takes a side
Don’t let emotions
Mix up how you feel
Don’t let the numbness
Erase what once was real
You know forgiveness
Doesn’t mean you don’t have pride
And absolution
It never takes a side
And compassion
It heals you from within
Cast the first stone
If you have never sinned
Or let the light in
And let it be your guide
Cause absolution
It never take a side
Those tears you cried?
Just let ‘em ride
Cause Absolution
Never takes a side
Let it ride
Oh, let it ride
Absolution
It never takes a side
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