Time Off

“Time off” is what
You told me you needed
Too much hurt
No joy or ease
Only a memory
Now long ago of
Trusted friendship

I as guilty of it
As you for the falling away
Too much want
No mercy for this heart
Only your fear
Of harsh words
Escaping like hissing steam

I became just like
Everyone from your past
I sit now ashamed
Because I knew better and
Swore I would not be one of them
Even as I was
Guilty as charged

I wait now for time
To pass and hope for forgiveness
From you
From me
Rekindle a memory
Of easy and joy
Trust reborn