Engraved grey marble
wrapped in a blanket
of overgrown weeds stands
{tilted and aged}
in need of cosmetic surgery
Shredded calenders
{seventy-eight through eighty}
cropped in black and white,
boxed, sealed, and stored
beneath the stairs
Father time moves forward,
yet pauses
- on occasion -
to rewind and replay reminders
of deceitful hands thieving
Imprisoned within a cocoon
{self shame}
spun over twenty year passing;
child, to teen, to adult,
trapped in a cell
{self blame}
Internal growth hindered
from wounds revealed;
boxes seep truths {of moons passed}
hidden in a skeletal closet thought locked,
now exposed
Twin decades dulled
pain's delayed arrival
with wash of acceptance
and inner child lays trust
in adult's wisdom -
“It's time......”
Engraved grey marble torn,
free from constricting greenery stands
{tall and proud}
buffed and shined in unconditional love
~ forgiveness granted
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