Not Again by Mosuro Hafsah Oluwatobi

You say you want to love me again,

That you've learned from your mistakes.

But I'm not sure I can trust you,

I'm still feeling betrayed.

You broke my heart once before,

And it still hurts like it's new.

I'm not sure I can open up to you,

Not after all we've been through.

I know you say you've changed,

That you've learned from your past.

But I can't shake the memories,

Of our love that didn't last.

I'm not sure I can give you another chance,

It's too hard for me to do.

I'm afraid I'll get hurt again,

If I let myself love you.

I know you want to prove yourself,

And show me that you've changed.

But the scars from your betrayal,

Still haven't fully mended.

It's not that I don't want to forgive you,

It's just that it's hard to do.

I'm still trying to heal my heart,

And move on from you.

I hope you understand,

That this is what I need to do.

I want to be happy again,

Without any thoughts of you.

I hope you can respect my decision,

And not try to change my mind.

I'm not ready to go back there,

It's something I can't unwind.

I know you want to move forward,

And put the past behind.

But I can't just forget what happened,

It's always on my mind.

I wish I could just forget it,

And let it go away.

But the memories are still there,

They won't just go away.

I hope you understand my feelings,

And respect what I must do.

I want to heal and be happy,

Without thinking of you.

I know it's not easy for you,

To hear these words I say.

But I hope you'll respect my wishes,

And let me move on my way.

There's nothing left to say now,

Except I wish you well.

I hope that you can find happiness,

And a love that will not fail.

There's no anger in my heart,

Just a need to move on.

I hope you can wish me happiness.

Just as I do for you.

Now I must go on my way,

And leave the past behind.