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Forgiveness

They showed they were sorry.
It's so true that forgiveness
is much easier to give
when one asks for it.



AP: Honorable Mention 2026

abuseappreciationforgivenesshurtpsychologicalfree verse

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Gershon Wolf

September 16, 2018 at 11:52 PM

Interesting, Line...In fact, can forgiveness be granted if the other has not asked for it? That seems rather shallow and self-serving to me...Perhaps there is no forgiveness possible without the request being made...Wonderful food for thought here. Appreciated. ~ Gershon

Gershon Wolf

September 18, 2018 at 5:09 PM

You know, you're right. I'd forgotten about that...And it's necessary too, in order to move on. Excellent point! ~ gw

Line Gauthier

September 17, 2018 at 8:31 AM

I've often heard how victims of crime forgive their assailant in order to move on and free their heart from the burden of hate or the rut of feeling like a victim. I wish I knew how that huge feat is done.