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Forgiveness (The True Test of Love)

I reckon the thing I try to say I say with all my heart After all the fun of being high Your life will fall apart Life to me is like a river One with many falls And I have rode the rapids Living for the call Don’t know how it happened Or if I ever will But somewhere deep inside I changed how I feel I guess my heart was so broke Nothing left to break I was left all alone in a cell Nothing left to take About truly understanding love Believe these words I say You will truly learn to treasure it When love’s taken away I don’t mean when love is lost We all have broken hearts Bleeding red down the page Not even knowing where to start When you still love each other One gets taken away Through the fears, tears and years The other will go astray Forgiveness is the test of love It is the test of time Wife and I withstood the test We are doing fine Know the trials hurt real bad Shadows filled my soul As years I spent full of hate Living in a hole When they finally set me free Our eyes came together We each knew there was no test Love could not weather -------------------------------- When you love with all you are All you are is who you love. Never jeopardize that or let it go. Everything but that love is just another illusion. MJ

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Abraham L

Date: 8/3/2009 7:30:00 AM

very nice poem, i have experience a broken heart, and until i came to grips and forgive the other person i was istantly set free. What happens in most cases, if we don't for give we end up hurting ourselves, and the person sometimes is not aware we have something against them, they are going about their business enjoying their life, when we are heavy laden with anger and unforgiveness. great poem. lots to be said, but keep them coming. Abe

Jim Fish

Date: 6/7/2009 1:34:00 PM

When you love someone enough, forgivness comes easy. The thing is, forgivness is for the forgiver's benefit alone and does very little for the forgivee. But damn, man! You shoot straight from the heart and are right on target. Loved the read and will be watching for more. Thanks <><

Christy Hardy

Date: 5/6/2009 4:46:00 PM

Many walk on this very path everyday, some realize true love, and some never will....you my dear friend had Jesus Christ guiding your path.....He brought you home....always, Christy

Sharon Winter

Date: 5/6/2009 2:22:00 PM

Oh my heart be still. I feel the exact same way concerning your author's note at the end. Nothing matters more, nothing. You are sharing some amazing work Michael. Almost feeling like some of this is part of a higher power. Well, it is, within you. It all is, either way. Just so beautiful. Love, Shar

Christopher Higgins

Date: 5/6/2009 1:54:00 PM

Awesome poetry brother...forgiveness makes the load lighter..freeing the mind to do awesome works.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 5/6/2009 1:23:00 PM

How true that "Forgiveness is the test of love." When all is said and done, I believe forgiveness is the one thing that separates true love from passing fancy. Much wisdom throughout, MJ, especially in that last verse! Love, Carolyn

Derrick Burton

Date: 5/6/2009 12:55:00 PM

wow....beautiful poetry and a great story. thank you and will comment more later but...... enjoy your day and thank you for your comments.

P Sheart

Date: 5/6/2009 12:01:00 PM

Hi Michael Your poetry is living proof that love prevails. What a inspiration you and your wife are to us all. Truly enjoyed Love Light Truth Patricia

Carrie Richards

Date: 5/6/2009 11:40:00 AM

With each poem, Michael, you inspire people to make more of their own lives....another from the heart poem from you! ~ Carrie

L'Nass Shango

Date: 5/6/2009 11:02:00 AM

Michael, another great write ... a tale of pure compassion ... it teaches how to get along ... unselfed and in faith ... congratulations with each success of life ... bravo for each cleansing write ... you are full of inspiration.