How do you make a monster,
Stop feeling so monstrous?
You give him something he can hold
In his palms
Without crushing.
You give him something sweet
And tell him to keep it.
You wipe the blood from his hand,
And say his name,
Over and over,
Like an absolution.
You forgive him
You forgive.
(This poem is not mine)
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Life in a few words
Poetry"You can't summarise life with just a few words." "Watch me." Just a little poem book Started: May 2020
