What do you do when the pain runs too deep

when an "I'm sorry" just won't do?

How do you soothe a soul that's hurting,

torn and shredded by a trusted friend?

How do you undo the damage

of a lie believed?

Careless words have been twisted and rumors sent spinning

a cyclone of misunderstanding that cannot be stopped

its fuel gossip, a steady wind of whispers;

listen too closely and you'll hear it

right before it catches you up

landing you far from home

confused, furious,

betrayed.

Apologies can only go so far;

covering up the wounds

yet the scars still bleed raw.

Seek Yaweh Rapha

for He alone holds lasting balm

bringing freedom, restoring trust,

healing for a broken friendship.