Curtis Moorman Poet Rhyme

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This is a true story of hurt but having a forgiving heart

Broken Hearted, But Forgiving

BROKEN-HEARTED, BUT FORGIVING

I have two grandchildren whom I've not seen
In a period nearing three years
I look at their pictures every day
And it reduces me to tears

Their mother and father flatly refuse 
Any contact with them at all
Since the untimely death of my wife
Not even a card or a call

No explanation has been given
I simply do not know why
Life hardly seems worth living
And every day, I cry

But the God that I serve has stated
Forgive them seventy times seven
So this I've done as He has said
And we'll be reunited in Heaven

14 October 2017
1:55 a.m.

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Gordon Mcconnell November 30, 2017 at 3:11 PM Lovely personal piece Curtis, so well written with lovely rhyme and flow with great lesson on forgiveness. Have blessed day, Gordon

Gregory Richard Barden November 7, 2017 at 6:07 AM Congratulations on your well-deserved win, Curtis - nicely done, my friend! :-)

Eve Roper November 6, 2017 at 8:04 PM Well done, Curtis, back to congratulate on your win! Hugs Eve ~`*

Winged Warrior October 18, 2017 at 1:41 PM Very well done my friend...I can relate to your pain...family loss is #1 when it comes to pain, that we must deal with every day...I've lost my wife...not to death but other circumstances...so I can only imagine grandchildren...but somehow the grief can be the same...maybe at different levels...but always find in your heart to forgive...god bless...^WW^ Curtis Moorman October 18, 2017 at 4:27 PM Thanks, Warrior! I lost my first wife through divorce by her choice of someone else. That relationship blew up in her face just as I predicted. My second wife, the grandmother of the children in the poem, I lost to death. There is pain in both death and the separation from my grandchildren but God will see me through.

Jerry T Curtis October 18, 2017 at 6:44 AM Congratulations on your win. The longer I live , the less I understand how people can harbor a grudge, I know one day your grandchildren will know the truth and I hope they will be more forgiving of their parents than their parents were of you. God Bless Curtis Moorman October 18, 2017 at 6:58 AM Jerry, thanks for your support on my win. Moreover, thank you for your understanding of the pain I have learned to live with. I agree that the children will hopefully forgive their parents for severing the ties and disallowing me the pleasure of seeing them. However, they cannot destroy the bond of love that existed between me and the children. Stay in touch my friend!

Gregory Richard Barden October 17, 2017 at 10:59 PM Best wishes and big congrats on your well-earned win, Curtis - keep up the great poetry, my friend! :-) Curtis Moorman October 18, 2017 at 5:44 AM Thanks, Greg! A difficult piece to write because of the pain it has caused me. But God's mercy always prevails. And, yes, I will keep pumpin' out poems 'til my passing or His Second Coming. I appreciate your support.

Constance La France October 17, 2017 at 1:35 PM Curis, such a sad write, congratulations on your win in my contest!

Eve Roper October 16, 2017 at 9:29 PM Curtis, congratulations on your win! Curtis Moorman October 17, 2017 at 2:17 AM Eve, how very kind of you. I can always depend on you to come through with words of encouragement.

Alexis Y. October 16, 2017 at 5:56 PM Hi Curtis, It's good to see positivity in heartbreaking circumstances. Congratulations on your placement in the " Broken Hearted Poem contest ". It was well deserved- Alexis Curtis Moorman October 17, 2017 at 2:15 AM Thank you, Alexis. I appreciate your kindness. Only God can heal the hurt I feel, but He and I both can offer forgiveness. I have, and He will, if the parents of my grandchildren will only ask Him. Otherwise, they will be held accountable for their actions.

Arturo Michael October 14, 2017 at 8:04 AM It's really nice Curtis...Sincere with Care...Enjoy your day my friend Curtis Moorman October 17, 2017 at 2:19 AM Thanks, Arturo. God is good and I will rise above being shunned by the parents of these two wonderful children who both love me.