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Forgive and Forget, a Foolish Fallacy

The grace to forgive
Does not mean it’s forgotten
The heart remembers
Scar tissue ever present
Yet it pumps out crimson love

Eileen Manassian Ghali

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Donna Jones

December 17, 2013 at 7:34 PM

I love love love this...a 10...thank goodness we learn to trust our heart..:-) :-) :-) :-) and yours is one of the sweetest...

Eileen Manassian

December 19, 2013 at 1:57 PM

WOW! A 10, MD. You are too good to me. Love ya! I'm so happy that you liked this piece. Hugs

Demetrios Trifiatis

December 16, 2013 at 10:50 AM

With a heart like that, how couldn't it pump out love of all beautiful colors? Wonderful!

Eileen Manassian

December 17, 2013 at 8:46 AM

Efkharisto....efkharisto...efkharisto....Me agapi panta!

Dr.Ram Mehta

December 16, 2013 at 5:44 AM

Enjoyed your thoughtful inner feelings on forget and forgive, Eilleen

Eileen Manassian

December 19, 2013 at 2:01 PM

Thank you, Dr Ram. You are very kind. I am honored by your visit.

Richard Lamoureux

December 16, 2013 at 4:11 AM

I know it to be truth, God puts our sins as far as the east is from the west and will not bring them up again. Forgiven and forgotten yet we foolish humans have such a hard time forgiving ourselves and each other.

Richard Lamoureux

December 19, 2013 at 6:32 PM

Is that a picture of your dad? He has a kind face.

Eileen Manassian

December 19, 2013 at 2:03 PM

Richard......that is what makes God...GOD! We are not on the same realm or sphere...but He gives us the strength to do what we can. I believe forgiveness is the hardest test of a person's true spirituality. Thanks for the visit.

David Fisher

December 15, 2013 at 8:33 PM

This is such a nice write on one piece of the human condition...we're so fortunate to be able to continue, almost no matter what happened.

Eileen Manassian

December 19, 2013 at 2:15 PM

Yes, David...."We pardon to the extent that we love." One of my favorite quotes. It is much easier to forgive when you love someone and don't want to lose him/her. Thanks for stopping by.

Richard D Seal

December 15, 2013 at 6:17 PM

I'm sure you have the grace to forgive my little Desert Orchid and thanks for reminding me it's never forgotten lol. True scars of the heart never heal but somehow we carry on. Take care, Richard

Eileen Manassian

December 19, 2013 at 2:21 PM

You are welcome for the reminder, Mr Seal....No, it isn't ever forgotten....and THAT'S the truth! We carry on....what else is there to do.