FORGET by Donna M. Monnig (NaPoWriMo)

              FORGET

FORGET the pain, the brutal sadness,
that clogs the soul, like arteries in a heart.

FORGET the ache, deep inside, that breaks
you up, like humpty dumpty, all apart.

FORGET the pieces, the fragments, all
that was and will never again be you.

FORGET the shards, that still cut deep,
that make you bleed, inky black and blue.

FORGET the words, that others wield,
disguised, as though they don’t cause pain.

FORGET the tears, their silent decent,
drops that curve and fall like rain.

FORGET the comebacks, that you could
use, to inflict wounds of your own.

FORGET the hurt, both yours and theirs,
retaliation, to heal, is not known.

FORGET the anger, throw no stones,
stand tall, aim higher and higher instead.

FORGET the limitations, others have
placed, invisible upon your head.

FORGET the bitterness, be kind, smile
and never stoop to their game.

FORGET the past, move forward, grow better,
not bitter, you’ll never be the same.

©2024 Donna M. Monnig
4-14-24

NaPoWriMo Day 14 Challenge: Write an anaphora, a poem that begins each line with the same word or phrase. Make it at least 10 lines.