FORGIVENESS

how do i pray

to let go

of the past

of the pain

of the days

you made

me

cry



how do i sing

to let go

of the times you

left me

alone



how do i cry

to wash

away

the anger

when you held

another



how do i close my eyes

to forget

your face

your touch

your scent



i enter the lodge

i hold my rattle

i let the steam

the spirits

the grandfathers

cleanse my

body

mind

spirit



and

you



i shall release