Bad memories forcefully tug at my mind
Triggering feelings I thought I'd left behind
My thoughts slip into the days of the past
When I hoped that the troubled times wouldn't last

Looking back at by whom I was betrayed
Wincing regrettably at the mistakes I'd made
Ruefully summoning all the times I'd failed
Hoping that in the end, I would somehow prevail

Full of shame and stripped from my rights
My damaged soul weeps with all its might
With my heart ripped out the seams of my chest
I can't strive too hard to achieve my best

I know that I deserve much more than this
I know my rugged life would not be missed
Although my worrying heart can't yet be whole
Hope is still existent somewhere in my soul

Something tells me life has something in store
For me to discover and to never let go
For whatever, whoever or whenever that may be
I know the best is yet to come for me