Pure

My name in English means Pure
One glance at me and anyone would agree
But deep down inside there is a darkness
How can anyone live up to that word?

Indeed we are all innocent until we pick that fruit
Slowly becoming more self-aware
Some people pick it for us
Ugly truths come to light that we are forced to bear

Ohers try to shield us from that pain
Leave us blind to reality
As we sit in a makeshift human sized bubble
Believing we are incapable of getting hurt

How can you remain pure when your closest friends betray you?
When your identity gets taken away and you're left with shattered bones
When trauma bruises your already bleeding heart
And rips off the rose-colored glasses from your soul

My innocence couldn't help me read the room
Blinded by the soft, sheen of the bubble wrapped existence
Pure and innocence go together
But how do they protect when one of them gets robbed?

Perhaps it is but a simple message
As my life was already hard before the name embraced me
A reminder that I am still pure in a grim world
That no matter what, I deserved a clean, fresh slate

For mistakes are inevitable
The blessing of free will
Bones mend and life goes on
It's up to us on whether we should forgive

A simple name yet holds a strong meaning
Guiding me through this harsh reality
Striving to be somewhat close to the word
Because everyone deserves a bit of pureness in their world