Poem -
Is There An Absoluteness of Forgiveness?
To forgive is not the same as to forget,
for, the wounded soul will remember
which rose of thorns was replete.
To forgive completely
is to forget that you have forgiven
so forgiveness will not become a burden
and be like a dove whose wings are light and free.
Perhaps the thorns cannot be forgotten,
but if the rose is forgiven
the dove will rise to bring peace.
Itās the challenge life might give,
--not an easy decision
placed toĀ you and me.
Ā --Bernadete vdw, '24
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Powerful piece B. Happy Christmas to you.Ā
Thank you Nine Eleven.
May this Christmas bring you good health & many moments of peace.
Bernadete.Ā
A Lovely Verse. Great Write. š
Cheers Jacques. Merry Christmas!
BernadeteĀ
Very well written beautifully put together.. happy holidays š š»Ā
Thank you Stephanie. Very nice of you. Merry Christmas!Ā
Wishing you many moments of calm and inner peace.Ā
BernadeteĀ
Good one, the eternal question we all wrestle with. There are many things in my past I thought to have forgiven or been forgiven or thought I had forgotten, that unexpectedly rise to the surface, so I have to fight that battle all over again. Only a few weeks ago, something rose after 60 years, that turned out to be a pivot moment in my development (for the bad). Now I think I have finally overcome (this led to the meditation of my last poem and that is now finally lain to rest - luckily the mrdicine that was given with the best of intentions, is forbidden to kids under 8 years since the seventies š . Very good one!Ā
After 60 years, John? Yes, the eternal question remains. Sorry for the late
reply, I am trying to to catch up.Ā
Wishing you both a good & solid New Year.Ā
BernadeteĀ
Nice write. Merry Christmas. Dec. Jan. and Feb. being summer. Tough one to wrap my head around. š
To truly forgive is possibly one of the hardest things to do I would imagine... I'm.not talking about petty things but sometimes you hear of murderers being forgiven by family members... a breed apart and admirable. Thoughtful words we'll written B x
This is excellent and reflects the self same thoughts I have been harbouring for quite some time .. NevilleĀ
I do understand youāve beenĀ
harbouring the same thoughts.Ā
Thank you for reading.
Welcome back, Neville!
I bet you had a jolly good timeĀ
in the Meds. Ā BĀ
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Unfortunately we all had flu which put a significant dampener on everything, but thanks for asking Bernadete and yes, I forgive the bloomin virus but it's now on its last written warning .. NevilleĀ
Dear Bernadette,
This is inciteful codicil to the ancient adage "To err is human; to forgive is divine.Ā Oft times one turns the other cheek, with forgiveness in their heart, but the brain retains its rancor.
Peace and Love,
Larry xxx
Without reading what probably has been said for hence, hurt goes both ways?
Yep, you are right, Rory. I reckon it does! Pretty clever of you.
Thanks for reading.Ā B
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