In the game of blame, shadows cast deceit,
Accusations fly, truth held in retreat.
Pointing fingers quick, without a care,
Innocence lost, burden hard to bear.
The mirror of honesty shattered in rage,
Deflecting one’s errors, a dangerous stage.
Unaware of the harm we inflict,
Without empathy, our bonds grow weak.
Seeking truth’s refuge, we must embark,
To heal the wounds caused by blame’s cruel mark.
With open hearts and minds aglow,
The path to forgiveness, we will come to know.
Before accusing, let us dare to inquire,
Understanding blooms when we do not conspire.
For hasty judgment clouds our sight,
Look and grasp the facts, reclaim the light.
Break this cycle, lay blame to rest,
Find strength in admitting, we are not always best.
In unity, we can mend the fray,
Restore the harmony that has slipped away..
With humility’s embrace, we will find our way,
To grow and learn from the mistakes we display.
The blame game’s end, compassion’s embrace,
Truth and forgiveness, a path we will retrace
© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi
Ifedolapo Ogunniyi 