INVISIBLE HISTORY

The ghosts of butterflies' wings

and dogs' fur

surround you

floating about

whispering crimes

that you've tried to forget.

Silent voices call

present their case

judge you

detailing your crimes

making you recall

every instant

of what you'd done

when you were young

before you knew better

before you felt blame.

Your invisible history has returned

softly hinting

reminding you

of the sins of the new.