I'm sorry
for not being
able to sleep
and keeping you awake.
******
I'm sorry
for not noticing
the lies
that I one believed.
*******
I'm sorry
for speaking
louder
of your intuition.
******
I'm sorry
for freezing
in times
of fear and distrust.
******
I'm sorry
for rushing
you to make
decisions in the fog.
*****
I'm sorry
for grey days
that drove you
into a dark place.
******
I'm sorry
for the nightmares
that caused you
to rise with fright.
******
I'm sorry
for being stuck
in negative
self-talk.
******
I'm sorry
for desiring
all the material
things that mean nothing.
******
I'm sorry
for making
you think
that you were nothing.
******
I'm sincerely sorry,
your brain.
About the Creator
Sheila L. Chingwa
Welcome to my world.
Welcome to my thoughts.
I am proud to be a Native American Elder born and raised in Northern Michigan. Thanks to my hard work I have a B.A. in Education and a Masters in Administration and Supervision in Education.
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Impressive!!! Authentic and sorrowful!!! Left a heart!!!♥️♥️💕