The sex was better and greater than expected <br />secrets and lies wrapped it in extra excitement; <br />it was the loyal heart that waited unknowing <br />would reap the awful stain, be the one left in pain. <br /> <br />Deepest regret never washes it away <br />never completely erases the betrayal; <br />puts it all back the way it was <br />like the same furniture in a re-painted room. <br /> <br />What's done is done, there is no going back; <br />maybe in time steps can be made to move on. <br />But in place of a promise, a soul now bleeds <br />over vows once made forever stolen away. <br /> <br />Only forgiveness can ever put it on a shelf; <br />make the choice to walk away from the closet <br />where all ancient skeletons lie abandoned <br />and covered in the dust of mortal sins.<br /><br />Carolyn Brunelle<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/only-mortal/
