Poem of the day: Forgiveness Is DivineA poem a day keeps the soul awake! For the most soulful, authentically African poetry on the internet, check out Poem of the day.
by Arnold Charles
22-03-2023 09:36
in Art and Artists
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Forgiveness Is Divine Some people view forgiveness As a virtue for the weak. An act of mercy undeserved, That serves no useful need. They stand firmly in their judgment And wont consider a mistake. They prefer to hold a senseless grudge Than accept amends when made. They feel they have some godly right To reject and criticize. Theyre possessed by righteous anger, And consumed by pointless pride. Theyre focused on how theyve been wronged, And wont be made the fool again. So they feel they must avenge themselves By refusing to give in. They will sacrifice their family, Or forsake a long-time friend. Do anything they have to do To be the winner in the end. Or perhaps its that they cant resolve The depth of all their hurt, Caused when someone theyve trusted, Left them questioning their worth. But no matter why the struggle, Out of pride or out of fear, Not being able to forgive Can cause the loss of ones most dear. Yes, forgiveness is a virtue, They even say it is divine. But more than that it sets you free From what weighs you down inside. The best way to approach this life Is to ask forgiveness and to forgive. Theres a balance to this crazy world, So live and just let live. By Patricia A Fleming RECENT POEM OF THE DAY POSTS
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