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'forgive Yourself'

they held you captive
mistakes you made long ago
cut the ties that bind
forgive yourself and move on
God forgave you long ago

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Jannie Breedt

Date: 8/5/2016 9:47:00 AM

Hi Wilma , short and sweet. Good stuff.you have written so many poems i will stop over here and there.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/14/2013 12:53:00 AM

This is key, to forgive oneself. Glad to see this one here, Wilma. Hope you are having a good Xmas season.

Patrick Boyle

Date: 12/10/2013 2:15:00 PM

Thanks for the excellent poem and excellent advice. I'm going to take it.

Muhereza Rodgers Roger

Date: 11/30/2013 4:39:00 AM

Wise counsel here, I will make a step to your words

Honestly J.T.

Date: 11/27/2013 12:55:00 PM

This is very good advice and a good poem. Thanks for sharing.

Brian Cosgrove

Date: 11/22/2013 5:17:00 PM

Hi Wilma So very true and well writ non.forgiveness holds so many people captive Bless you Brian

Weston Gregory

Date: 11/19/2013 1:01:00 PM

brilliant...i love being able to walk away too... lightening up on our self is such a great thing...thanks

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 11/17/2013 5:33:00 AM

Excellent. Touched me. Enjoyed reading it. Tfs

Kash Poet

Date: 11/9/2013 8:12:00 AM

Very inspiring tanka here Wilma.Enjoyed the read.

Delysia Hendricks

Date: 11/8/2013 1:13:00 AM

Thanks for these pearls of wisdom, homegirl. Have a good weekend ahead, my friend. Licia :-)

Poet Tacito

Date: 11/7/2013 9:22:00 AM

A strongly declared truth. Though, for some, easier said than done.

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 11/7/2013 9:14:00 AM

beautiful words excellent piece

Nette Onclaud

Date: 11/7/2013 9:07:00 AM

right down my alley, wilms.. a most soulful read that gently reminds me of true generosity.. so lovingly expressed..:) huggs

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 11/7/2013 8:55:00 AM

Very touchy write on forgiveness, a rare quality to have, Wilma

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/7/2013 7:02:00 AM

- A difficult thing to do ..... easier to forgive others - Beautifully written, Wilma! - All the best to you. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Russell Sivey

Date: 11/7/2013 6:25:00 AM

This poem has a truthful ring to it, such an awesome vibe my friend! One of the hardest things to do...to forgive yourself! I really enjoyed reading this delightful poem this morning! What a brilliant piece, Great work!!

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