the arrogant word
to the innocent girl
‘come back
when the bosom
grow full’

then waited
many years
but she
never
returned

memory of youth
blushes
the face
with shame
regret

©

Is there anyone who hasn’t said something inadvertently to hurt someone?
Occasionally we all do.  Time dilutes toxicity of harsh word.  But some word is too strong to be forgiven.  Worse, sometimes it changes your life against your favor!