Ode to Forgiveness

I am sorry I came into this world as your mistake—
The one you could not forgive yourself for.
Instead of bringing wonders and cheer,
A glimpse of me will forever haunt you
With all the opportunities you lost the day
I came into this world as your mistake.

Because of me—the unwanted being in your place—
You couldn’t find your happiness,
Not even a trace of dignity.
The perfect picture you tried to create for yourself,
At the expense of your child’s innocent laugh,
Was smeared the moment I arrived, bypassing your defense,
As your mistake—the one.

I am sorry I came into this world as your mistake—
The one you couldn’t forgive yourself for.
Instead of bringing wonders and cheer,
I will forever poke at all the opportunities you lost that day
I came into this world as your mistake,
The one you could not forgive yourself for.

Because of me—the unwanted being in your place—
You couldn’t find your happiness,
Not even a trace of dignity.
The perfect picture of your jolly family
Would have bloomed
If only you hadn’t met me
On my birthday… that was my first.

I am sorry that I came to be—
The unwanted bastard child you had to deal with.
With no desire to endure my presence,
When all I wanted was to use my tiny arms
To hug your sorrows away, but never cling to yours.
The only thing I wish for you
Is that you find your peace—
Because I finally forgive you.