Justified

Justified

In the wake of your furor
I come up for air
breathing it deep
into my lungs
until the oxygen
calms my brain
and I can think 
clearly again
 
I remain inconspicuous
on the perimeter of your
struggle for sense
Here I can observe
your body language
and know that this
is on you, not me
and I owe no apology
 
Sorry will never
be uttered as it
is never felt
Words will be knitted
in a pattern to obscure
and hide the truth
This is your way
Forever justified
 
 
Christine Bolton - Poetry for Healing ©

Word Prompts

Knit - WotD
Wake - RDP
Inconspicuous - FOWC
Up - Daily Addictions

Book Prompt
The Body is not an Apology - Go Dog Go Cafe

Promote Mondays - Go Dog Go Cafe

Image by engin akyurt from Pixabay

  17 comments for “Justified

  1. August 12, 2019 at 9:22 pm

    Oh WOW, too painfully familiar…again and again.

    • Christine Bolton
      August 13, 2019 at 12:01 am

      Sorry Fleur 😔 Hopefully you know that you’re not alone

      • August 13, 2019 at 12:36 am

        No worries–it’s some comfort to know we’re not alone.

      • Christine Bolton
        August 13, 2019 at 9:11 am

        Yes, that’s right 💕

      • August 13, 2019 at 9:43 am

        🙂 <3

  2. August 12, 2019 at 8:46 pm

    Words will be knitted
    in a pattern to obscure
    and hide the truth
    This is your way
    Forever justified

    isn’t that the truth?

    • Christine Bolton
      August 13, 2019 at 12:05 am

      I’m afraid so Gina 😔

  3. August 12, 2019 at 4:56 pm

    Christine, you penned it perfectly. Thank you for your clarity 🙂🌼

    • Christine Bolton
      August 13, 2019 at 12:06 am

      Thank you so much Jen. I really appreciate it 🙂

      • August 13, 2019 at 12:52 am

        You’re welcome Christine. Like I said Perfectly! 🙂

  4. August 12, 2019 at 9:22 am

    We have written on somewhat similar themes! I like yours better. 🙂💞

    • Christine Bolton
      August 12, 2019 at 9:37 am

      Oh no, you are the master of the pen my dear 🙂💕

      • August 12, 2019 at 9:42 am

        Lol no! The fact remains I liked yours. 😀❤️

      • Christine Bolton
        August 12, 2019 at 10:22 am

        Ditto! 😂

      • August 12, 2019 at 11:36 am

        🙌🏼 😂

  5. August 12, 2019 at 9:08 am

    Great poem.

    • Christine Bolton
      August 12, 2019 at 9:38 am

      You are always so kid Sadje. It means a lot to me 🙂💕

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