“Small Wins” by Riss

“Do you forgive
me?” my mom asks
as she pours herself
another drink.

“Yes, but it doesn’t
erase the years of
abuse you subjected
me to.” I respond,
pouring myself another
cup of tea.

She looks away dissatisfied,
visibly hurt.

I look away happily,
feeling accomplished.

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Image by Alan Coon