Apologies of a Convict

In shadows deep, where pain resides,

A tale of wounds and twisted tides,

I bear my soul, with heavy heart,

Seeking solace, a brand-new start.

Once lost amidst a desperate chase,

In drugs and vices, a darkened space,

Blinded by my own selfish plight,

Unaware of the pain I'd ignite.

To those I loved, my deepest plea,

Forgive the hurt I caused, can't you see?

Through veils of addiction, I lost my way,

Inflicting scars, my soul in disarray.

To every soul entangled in my web,

Innocence lost, joy turned to dread,

I stand before you, with remorse profound,

My voice, a humble whisper, resounding.

To the families shattered, hearts torn,

By choices made, their spirits worn,

The ripple of pain, the anguish, the strife,

A chain reaction, the cost of a life.

I bear the weight of those consequences dire,

With tears that fall, fueling my desire,

To amend my path, redeem my soul,

And help rebuild what once was whole.

Though words may falter, actions will speak,

A life transformed, a promise I seek,

To mend the shattered, heal the scarred,

Rekindle hope where darkness marred.

This ode I pen, with sincerest intent,

A tribute to the lives that were bent,

May forgiveness find its gentle embrace,

And grant us all the gift of grace.

For in this journey of remorse and pain,

A chance for growth, to rise again,

To learn, to heal, to build anew,

With love as our guide, our compass true.

May this poem reach deep within your soul,

A mirror reflecting the wounds made whole,

And as you read, may tears freely flow,

Releasing burdens, letting healing grow.

Remember, my friend, your past does not define,

The path ahead, where redemption's sign,

Hold fast to hope, embrace the light,

Let love lead you, through darkest night.