A Promise Made

One day, I promise,

One day, I will be able to love you 

Wholly, truly, and sincerely, 

As you should have been loved. 

The days you spent under my abuse,

Cowering at the words I often threw at you,

I wish I could erase them;

But it isn't possible.

For all the pain I put you through,

For the hell I had you imprisoned in, 

Even if I were to get on my skinned knees 

And beg at your feet for forgiveness,

I deserve none. 

Since my words can be dismissed 

As musings to be thrown to the wind,

I will show you through my actions

That I have truly changed for good. 

That I can finally learn to love you for good.

Thus, I say to my reflection,

Take me up on my vow,

I swear to honor, to love, and to protect you,

As you so rightly deserve.