Confession

I am far from perfect,
Used to seek affirmation in my own vanity.
There are certain things I wish I could take back
But I wouldn't learn what life is about?

I'm not perfect and neither are you
Sometimes I question why people can be so crucial
So judgemental and so hateful.
I guess that's just the way life goes.

I am sorry if I have hurt you,
For those people in my life.
But I want you to understand,
you may not have heard
the true story from both sides.

I try understanding,
why I have done certain things.
But there is nothing I can do,
it's been said and done.

Please know,
that I am only human.
There are things we say out of anger
fraustration and fear.
It does not mean it comes from the heart.
There are no intentions on purposely hurting others.

The actions we may prevent,
but sometimes it's difficult to fight.
I cannot lie,
and say my actions are always for good intentions.
My mind thinks but sometimes the body does not follow.
Again I say,
I am only human.

I may have been the victim,
but have also played the role of a villain.
I have worn that "black hat"
without even realizing the character I have played.

But again understand
that there is a story behind every villain.
And that we have all played that role.
We may cover it in denial, all we want.
It lies in all of us.

This is my true confession,
pride aside, and with all honesty.
Just because someone has a negative past,
does not mean they do not deserve a chance.
It does not make them a bad person.

Life is about making mistakes
and taking chances.
If you don't take that chance,
you will be stuck in a bottle,
in a world full of positivity and possibilities.

So next time we judge someone,
by what others have said or their past.
Please remember that we are only human.
And that we ourselves have played that role.


By TinTin Samonte