Reconcile

Disoriented | Kira Scheig | acrylic

Reconcile by Josefina Eggleton

When you give a small smile 

Where once you would scowl

You are forgiven 

For the blood drawing bites 

That you left on their shoulders

For the scratch marks 

Scraping paint from the walls

When you see that lofty reflection 

Where once you had to jump

You are forgiven

For becoming more

More than they ever expected of you

For loving dense

Leaving fingerprints on hearts

When you find a birthmark 

Where once there was nothing 

You are forgiven  

For the natural orders mistake

Donkey tail pinned onto your back 

For the scapegoat you blamed

Gifter of your oddities and curses

When you taste desolate acres

Where once the world was plentiful 

You are forgiven 

For hoarding warmth in your chest

Petty like a child with toys

For not understanding the motif

Youve lived your life in 

You are forgiven 

Brave heart you are forgiven 

Cold body you are forgiven 

Gray hair you are forgiven 

Cruel face you are forgiven