Will I Absorb?

Will I, can I, absorb the cost of these
words which cut into me nearly bringing tears?
Before you stood your very own murderers,
yet you said nothing.

Four words of joy spoken into my friend’s life;
a changed countenance and unsolicited commentary.
You let them hit you and spit
their saliva and lies upon you.

I wonder, I know, I will accept this
unintended hurt.
They beat you ripping your skin apart
until you were unrecognizable.

I listen not wanting to fight or argue
saying only what is vital for mutual comprehension.
Below you they mock and scoff.
“Father forgive them for they know not what they do.”

The door softly closes as I leave
only out of necessity to take care of urgent business.
Forgiveness and healing enter
eternally into the fabric of the human world.

Each step takes me further away. I resolve to absorb
and not let imaginary conversations with you pervade my cerebellum.
“Father forgive them for they know not what they do.”

Beloved friend, you do not yet understand
the source of my love for you or how deep it extends.
Please, let your blinded eyes be opened.
Do not let this opportunity to see me embodied pass you.
Allow a wrestling in your heart to pervade until you are drawn to me
and into my Love.