Forgiveness

I can’t forgive you, dad.

I can’t forgive you, mom.

I acknowledge that I’m mad.
Don’t tell me to move on.

I’ve lived with so many fears.

Stained on my face are tears.

Nightmares every night.

Constantly battling myself;

I fight.

I fight my dreams,

I fight my scars.

I want to forget so badly

I don’t want to hold it against you guys,

I just want to be happy.

I’m afraid to bring up the past,

I can’t let you know.

I’m not sure how I’ll last,

With this secret as it grows.