Forgive Thy Self

Fraught with vivid memories, still somehow unexplained,
I find myself searching for someone else to blame.

This grief that engulfs me, grows from day to day.
My own forgiveness has eluded me, and I have lost my way.

Then suddenly a distant light appears before my eye's.
and the darkness that had shrouded me, dissipates and hides.

As the moment seizes me, I begin to realize.
When I wasn't praying, God could hear me cry.

When you lose someone you love and guilt has settled in,
darkness tries to swallow you, but forgiveness always wins.


To my beloved Son Trevor.

                      The flesh is only fleeting, but heaven is forever.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Greenlee Avatar
April 26, 2018 at 9:38 PM
Wayne, my only son was murdered and I have a hard time forgiving myself for not keeping him safe. Your poem for your precious son touched me. Thank you!
Underwood Avatar
June 15, 2018 at 7:06 PM
Sorry for your loss Wade. I am glad you took the time to read it. I hope and pray for both our sakes that God helps us realize they are in a far better place than we are. God bless.
Harris Avatar
November 10, 2017 at 8:06 PM
May God hold you close and comfort you.
Underwood Avatar
November 17, 2017 at 3:26 PM
Thank you Anita for the kind words.
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