Forgiven

did she feel the pain
in his words when his lips smiled
did he feel the reluctance
of her arms to let him go

the pride that shored
their feelings against feeling
the need to not say sorry
where each shove was a thrust

they didn't know that their love
was the best there was
in their own life and love
there would never find laughter

lust would conquer their missing
each other on certain nights
but to their grave regret
the three words never said

I forgive you.