FREEDOM

Imprisoned by darkness,
I was scarred and frightened
The horror of it all.
Overpowered – physically, emotionally, mentally.
I had the scars to prove it.
But I found the keys for my release.
Although a difficult task,
Seemingly impossible at times,
The keys were not out of my reach.

I shouldn't have to do this,
But I do.

I forgive,
And I'm free.

~Gaylene

This was written several years ago. I have since found, that for myself, forgiveness isn't always an option. Theoretically it's a wonderful concept, but some things and some people are just unforgivable. The same can be said of "forgetting" ... some things are unforgettable as well, I've found that sometimes the best that can be done is to put it in your past and try to make it something that is just that ... a piece of your past that can be wrapped up and put in a dark corner, and try like hell to not allow it to affect your current sense of self