APRIL – GET YOUR ‘BUT’ OUTTA MY APOLOGY

romalovesyoga

I say “I’m sorry, but” and justify my actions

No regard for my impact, no desire to really listen

I need to feel heard, even though I caused you pain

With my words, even though it wasn’t my intent

I wait my turn to speak, shaking my head at the things you’re saying Expecting when I utter “I’m sorry” for you to immediately forgive me…

Even if it’s a Wonder Woman “BUT”

DIFFERENT SIDES OF THE BED

When you go from sleeping on the same pillow, so intertwined.

To the edge of the bed, a gulf between you.

Over time heads edge towards separate pillows

Still side by side, facing inwards, hands touching

Looking deeply into each other’s eyes

Then one day, same sheets, different feelings…

Turned away from one another, only looking ahead

At different forks in the road

Not the same one you thought you would both tread

Starring out into the darkness

Love is messy, hurtful words sometimes said

In the heat of the moment

Bruising… hurting… leaving scars where they land

Once it’s out there you can never take it back

Unable to see the pain it’s caused.

Published by romalovesyoga

I am a girl who fell in love with yoga 4 years ago. First of all for the flexibility it gave me, which helped me in my dance class and then, while finding myself deep in the clutches of a corporate 8am - 8pm, for the space and calm it brought to my life when I found myself feeling anxious, or simply unable to switch off. This led me to a crossroads where I made the concious decision to take time to delve into the practice of self-care. I was the sort of person who would feel guilty if I wasn’t using every moment of the day ruthlesssly efficiently and the thought of taking time for myslef was a concept I had never entertained before. Yoga allowed me to “breathe and reboot” virtually guilt free, which was a novel and wonderful concept!! The increased flexibility and strength turned out to be just a wonderful side effect of my new found “me time.” I completed my 200hr yoga training with the fantastic Sally Parkes and can honestly say that the year for 2017 will forever be one that changed my life. I met some fantastic friends and learnt so much more about myself as a person, another lovely side effect of yoga! I am now on a journey to share the wonderful effect yoga has had on my life with others. If I can change your life even 1% of the way it changed mine, then that would put a HUGE smile on my face :)

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