Once a slave

Forget your swollen black eyes

And sunken cheeks

Forget your lies 

and how they scarred me

Forget what you stole 

and each time you betrayed me

Forget the blood stained ceilings 

and your head down in front of me

Forget the years I spent 

trying to save and love thee

Remember the lesson 

and how you changed me.

I forgive your swollen black eyes 

but please remember to forget me.