Love Poem: Yesterday's Mistake
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Written by: Emile Pinet

Yesterday's Mistake

Finding forgiveness for foolish fights: my heart tends to overrule my head. And even though I should know better, I want to believe every word said. You swear you'll never hurt me again; begging me to please unlock my door. And then you plead for just one more chance, like you have so many times before. You'll try to convince me that you've changed: and in your heart, you care how I feel. But, although my heart wants to believe: many painful wounds refuse to heal. Memories of lies and betrayal still haunt the outer fringes of hope. And fueling fragmented feelings; I am not so sure my heart can cope. I want to forgive, but can't forget: some things, even time can't erase. And when I feel silent screams surface; fantasies and nightmares interlace. I'm scared of taking you back, again: it's such a difficult choice to make. Do I bet on a new tomorrow or gamble on yesterday's mistake?