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Forgive Me Poetry Contest, Sponsor - Matt Caliri. 12/22/2024

Forgive Me

For sometimes stealing 
too much of twilight, leaving you 
waiting up with worry. 
For sometimes not leaving the kitchen 
as immaculately clean as you left it.
Should I hurt or disappoint you, 
whether I realize it or not. 
Should an entire day steal away 
without hearing me say..."I love you." 
Forgive me, sweetheart.

For all my sins, mistakes; failing
to keep "It won't happen again" promises.
For sometimes taking undue advantage 
of your inherent benevolence.
For often failing to meet you 
halfway, all the way; not praying
as often as I should.
For sometimes falling short
of your expectations of me,
Forgive me, Lord. Amen.

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Valsa George December 30, 2024 at 5:05 AM One should be most obliged to one's partner in life and the good Lord who created us. For falling short of their expectations, we have to seek forgiveness. The ability to understand one's shortcomings and feel repentant over them is the first step towards improvement. A very heartfelt poem. Wish you a Happy New Year of peace and prosperity, dear Edward., Edward Ibeh December 30, 2024 at 9:04 AM Thank you very much for the wonderful feedback and visit, Valsa. I wish you just the same, my friend.