Can’t pretend I don’t remind you 
Of the past that you regret,
Can’t fail to see me clearly 
Though I want you to forget,

Forget you ever looked at me 
With hatred in your heart,
I didn’t ask you to despise me;
Please what was my part?

I want to understand 
To help us heal or say goodbye,
I’m tired from trying so hard 
To shield you from your eyes.

Copyright 2016. L.L. Shelton