Forgiveness

I've been angry for so long,
Raging 'gainst a one-time friend.
A pain in heart and tears in eye—
When will it ever end?

I don't remember how it started,
How kindred souls came to hate.
I can't recall why we fought—
It can't be just "pure Fate."

I've held on to hate so long,
Plotting, planning your doom.
Who knew that a thing so sweet
Could turn sour so soon?

I've lived on rage unendingly,
Cursing tortured worst to you.
Through hoping for your pained demise,
I'm now broken and twisted too.  

Maybe if I let go at last,
I will be finally renewed—
The stabbing knife in my heart
Gone as I forgive you.