Guilt

Tired yet of
This incessant guilt?

Hasn’t it swayed your back and
Stooped your shoulders to
The point of throwing it off?

Insisting upon taking
Responsibility for the
Actions and emotions of
Those around you
When those emotions –
And those alone –
Are truly responsible.

This guilt itself is a necessity –
Needed so we have control over
Our reasons, our morals.

Needed to give us
An experienced decision.