To forgive is to eat
bitter meals
every crumb and say
nothing
To choke
To pound the table
To pay the bill
and not be full
To forgive is to pour
water from a cup
in spite of the dryness of your mouth
and eat
the bitter meal
every time
it is offered
Dex is a poet, artist, and former USMC Military Police Officer. You can follow her here.
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