untitled by Krystal G.

The love I gave,
I needed to give,
The life I lead,
I've needed to live.
The hope was there,
And now that it's gone,
I realize it wasn't there
All along.
And the pain that you've caused
Has helped me to grow,
Because the places you took me,
I needed to go.
So the smile that I give,
Just know it's not real,
Because wistful regret
Is what I now feel.
But how do I thank you
For the hurt you caused me?
How do I tell you
And help you to see
That forgiveness brings joy
And wipes the slate clean.
Your hurt opened your eyes
To all that I've seen.