time softens the sharp

edge of the lies,

and how they cut

through the layers

of our friendship

and trust.

time softens the pain of

heartbreak and

ache.

time softens the blow

of angry words that

leapt and exploded

past your clenched teeth

and tongue.

time has its way

of softening all of

these things,

but it cannot change

what is false, to be true.

no matter which God

you swear your oath upon.

and that my dear,

will forever keep me,

from running back to you.