This piece of poetry follows the journey of forgiveness.
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Poetry On Odyssey: The Next Chapter

Not all friendships are meant to last forever, but it's important to forgive.

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Poetry On Odyssey: The Next Chapter
Safa Ghaya

You see what you want, forgetting about everyone else

You do what you want, worrying about only yourself

Your words as sharp as a knife

Making me forget the meaning of life


There was a time when we were inseparable

But now our friendship is broken and irreparable

You pretend you don't know me

Laughing and smiling, acting carefree


In this world filled with betrayal and hatred

I considered our friendship to be sacred

But you threw all of our memories away

Only listening to what others had to say


But I see the pain in your eyes

I see through your web of lies

The grief on your face is clear as day

I just don't know the words to say


You betrayed my trust with a few lies

And because of that, I began to despise

But eventually, I let go of the past

Everything happened so fast


And as time went by, the pain did decrease

After that, there was a sense of peace

Just like right after fighting a war

I was able to let go and soar


And now you are happy, and so am I

There's no reason for either of us to cry

I loved you with all of my heart

And now I'm ready for a new chapter to start

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