Beauty of Forgiveness

You hit my hypnotic heart so very hard
it wreathes on the afflicted scattered shards 
carried in the blue veins by the boiling blood
that turns into a torrent of unseen tears.

Don’t be scared, be assured, I won’t react 
my mind forgets the sudden blow on the chin
for my eroded memory I’ve made so porous
it lets the sands of the past slip through.

My psyche recovered from the arctic sea
I will expose to your burning conscience 
enfolding your inflamed spell of unfair rage 
in the glacier of remorse your soul will freeze.

I will drown my resentment in the sea of pity
you will find a new placid me sailing on a boat
filled with the flowers of kindness to your shore
the beauty of forgiveness your will then perceive.

October 9, 2020
Contest : One On The Chin
Sponsor : Kai Michael Neumann
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Ermine Avatar
October 18, 2020 at 6:01 AM
Oh wow! I find all of your poems so compelling, this is a fine example. The stoicism described is heartbreaking.... Last boat stanza particularly riveting. A very solidly told tale. Congratulations, Subimal!
Andresen Avatar
October 17, 2020 at 1:21 PM
- "the beauty of forgiveness" ... sounds very beautiful, Subimal :) - Congratulations on a great 8th place in the contest:) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Fowler Avatar
October 17, 2020 at 7:29 AM
Congratulations on the win Subimal! Linda
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October 17, 2020 at 5:39 AM
Keep on sailing dear poet, with success and inspiration, congratulations on your winning poetry.
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