Forgotten Bitterness

Someone very close to me has hurt me me badly, vile words have come out of that vicious mouth, condemning me of many unjust deeds, am I to remain silent and defenseless as Christ... while I'm lashed and stripped of dignity? More bitter than a lemon, which has never enough sunlight to sweeten the juice within it; I have endured evil and have learned how to be patient, not to fight back with the same viciousness. O, hurt me again, I will not say anything... a saint can be martyred for his belief, but never he will be tortured in the next life! He holds my weakened hand tightly, giving me courage, keeping me safe; I look to the Heavens and glory is mine! I am not as bitter as a lemon anymore, forgiveness has taken long to come... to make me realize that my agony is nothing compared to the reward awaiting me! Every angel smiles and welcomes me with joy; every gate is open for me to enter freely, and I wish that person could feel loved and be like me... walking towards God to know how kind and forgiving He is!