This Time

I’ve been in bondage
For so long,
My hands
Bear the scars of
A lifetime of wear.
I cannot remember
What it feels like
To be free.
Destitute
And broken,
I lie here
Battered
And bruised.
The very place
I was left.
Forgotten
Forsaken
Unwanted
Unneeded
I remain here
Forgive me.
I remain
A faded memory
In your mind
Forget me
I never meant to hurt you
These are the chains
I placed on my own hands
The moment
I hurt you
I lie here
Condemned and defeated
Knowing what I deserve.
Forgive me,
This is not
What I ever meant to do.
I’m not the victim
I’m not the abused
I’m simply the forgotten.