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

Yesterday's Mistake

Finding forgiveness for foolish fights; my lonely heart overruled my head. And although I should've known better, I wanted to believe all you 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 try to convince me that you've changed; and you honestly care how I feel. But, although my heart starts to take note, many painful wounds refuse to heal. Memories of lies and betrayal still haunt the outer fringes of hope. And fueling fragmented feelings; and I am not sure my heart can cope. I can't forgive what I can't forget; some images cannot be erased. And whenever silent screams surface, my dreams and nightmares have interlaced. I'm scared of trusting you, yet again; it's such a critical choice to make. Do I bet on a new tomorrow; or gamble on yesterday's mistake?