Absolution Poem by Agirl Whowrites
Absolution
Finally, I speak my truth.
Because it hurts your feelings, guilt fills my body.
As though I've done wrong.
I am in the right. I know I am.
But it hurts your feelings.
Never mind my feelings, my wants, my needs.
Stifled until today.
You should be the one on your knees.
Begging for my forgiveness with your mouth.With your lips. With your tongue.
You should be the one swallowing my release.
Instead it's me.
Because I hurt your feelings telling my truth and I don't yet have the courage to stand up for my own rights.
I've been told all my life to be small.
Be less. Be quiet. Be amenable.
I don't know how to stand for my truth.
So I'm on my knees before you.
Making amends for hurting your feelings.
For making you feel small.
Seeking absolution because I tried to be heard.
Reminds me of DH. Lawrence's poems to Frieda that he wrote during a stormy period of their relationship, but with a more feminine perspective.
'I've been told all my life to be small. Be less. Be quiet. Be amenable.'---This statement applies to most girls in most societies and they are fighting for equality for generations.Yours is a powerful poem, thanks for sharing.Congratulations on Poem of the Day!
CONGRATS on being chosen as The Member Poem Of The Day! 5***** for this amazing poem.. You must know that it is a great honour to be chosen as The MPOTD by Poem Hunter AndTeam. I welcome you to Poem Hunter Poemsite since this is your prime submittance
3) Dear Girl Who Writes, you have started your writing with a beautiful poem. Do continue to write and share on ph.
The womanly diffidence in expressing one's feelings is beautifully written here. Enjoyed. Well done.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Delivering Poems Around The World
Poems are the property of their respective owners. All information has been reproduced here for educational and informational purposes to benefit site visitors, and is provided at no charge...
8/27/2026 10:49:41 PM # rel_20260827T145718Z_a0f1bd3
Hi dear poet, Welcome to PoemHunter. All the best in your endeavours of writing. And above all, Congratulations on your first poem, this very poem being selected as Poem Of The Day.