Forgive Me Pastor

I was a petty soul until you broke me-
And lit the fire of love forever in my soul
Oh I was livid-mad, I admit
When you stabbed my hope
And laughed to scorn as I picked
The shattered rubbles of my heart
I cursed, cried, was confused
Forgive me Pastor, I wronged you
How could I not see you for you; human
How could I expect from you what I couldn't be myself; perfect
How could I be mad at you for being yourself; man 

Thank you Pastor, I'll always be glad
That you tore me up- and I healed again
Though I purchased the healing with monsoonic tears
And lengthy nights of remorseful thoughts
But I healed again is all that matters
My heart is back to pumping blood-
Still unsure how I survived when it didn't;
Oh for a long time it carried you
It was stressed and over-pressed
It's such a bliss to let you go
It's such a glorious thing, forgiveness is
I was a petty soul until you broke me-
And lit the fire of love forever in my soul
I was a puerile man until you bit me hard
And numbed every cell in me that beats for hate
Thank you pastor, forgive me pastor
God bless your soul 

Poem Credit - Abayomi Ojo