These words
are like a prayer
breathlessly spoken
in a time of hopelessness.
These words
will never pierce the veil,
but they might reach
whoever needs them.
These words
bear everything
I’ve ever gotten wrong,
and all the harm I’ve done.
These words
are every bit of thanks
that I could give
to all those who have helped me,
forgiven me,
given me
another chance.
These words
are an appreciation
for every day
I get to open my eyes
and start again.
There is no more
these words can convey,
but I can take a moment
and appreciate
the time,
the love
and the effort
that others showed me.
These words
are as much a promise,
as an apology.
Sometimes,
it’s easy to forget
how to speak,
how to say
what we really mean.
These words
will be here
long after me,
and I’ll still be thankful,
hoping they’ve been received.
HG – 2021
