By Michael T (forgiveness)
Submitted by MichaelT()
Date: 2001 Sep 29
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Passover

Sometimes we strike out in our sleep
reflexively slapping the nightmares away
shouting at vague memories
of nights fading and hearts breaking
in the echos of remembered pain
hurting the ones we love.

Maybe I'll laugh when you call it weak
to let it pass and turn the other cheek.