Forgiveness The path was clear yet darkened in fear My destination obscured in mystery Knowing the truth would set me free I was unsure if I would embrace honesty Now I see it is the only way to be When contemplating the creation of poetry Fore had I never confessed my duplicity None of my verse would be worth The canvas where my heart spilled the flow of my soul Her forgiveness enlighted the shadows ahead Making the road never traveled before The only course to follow to expose the inner me