when he said he was sorry

do not look for healing in

the eyes of those who hurt you.

do not listen to his apology with an open heart;

you’ll need surgery afterwards

and that fatality rate is high.

apologies make for poor band-aids;

the hurt is still there,

just covered for now.

I hope you can learn to forgive him,

but ultimately,

forget him.

because you are stronger than you know;

you can find healing

in your own eyes.