into the woods

i remember being
betrayed.
lied to. hurt beyond words.
i remember
lying in bed
in tears. aching. unable
to eat.
to sleep.
to do anything but
walk
bent into the woods
seeking comfort.
i remember
kneeling in the dirt
beside
a stream.
in the dark wet soil,
and staying there
for hours
wanting the pain
to go away. in time it
did.
but i can bring it up
and remember
that bittersweet broken
moment at any time.
i don't wish it on
others. ever.