In the quiet of the night, I breathe,
The weight of past sorrows begins to leave,
With every sigh, I feel the release,
Forgiveness, a path to inner peace.

Broken trust, harsh words, deep scars,
Once held me captive, behind iron bars,
But now I see, the chains can break,
Letting go, for my own heart’s sake.

It’s not forgetting, nor excusing the pain,
It’s understanding, we both stand to gain,
In the light of empathy, wounds can heal,
Forgiveness, a strength we can feel.

So I whisper to the past, “You no longer bind,”
And free myself, with a tranquil mind,
Moving forward, with grace I bestow,
Forgiveness, the key to letting go.