Forgiveness

You, a dear friend, a close friendship
It seems forever, like kinship.

When your help I truly needed
My words of help went unheeded

You hurt me when you stayed away
When I was sick. Why, I did pray.

Those that you care about hurts more.
Forgive or it cuts to the core.

Resentment and anger outward,
Embrace forgiveness and move forward.

6/27/2022

Forgiveness Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Anoucheka Gangabissoon
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Goldsmith Avatar
July 18, 2022 at 9:41 AM
Congratulations on your win. Your "Forgiveness" what a write. To forgive is a blessing. I do not understand why people hurt people. I forgive and I let God handle the problem. Have a great/blessed week writing away............................
Mcintosh Avatar
July 17, 2022 at 3:21 AM
Yes. Forgiveness inspires the heart's hope. Love this. God bless you. Love, Gina
Tor Avatar
July 8, 2022 at 8:53 PM
This is a favortie Eve because it is heartfelt and we have all experienced this selfish act by another friend. I gues there are friends and acquaintances, this one didnt sound like a True friend. It was nice to forgive Eve. I hope your feelings have recuperated it is so disappointing when someone you hold dear, astonishes you by showing lack of consideration. God bless you Eve...
Fowler Avatar
July 1, 2022 at 10:38 AM
So happy you can forgive and move on. Linda
Rodrigues Avatar
June 29, 2022 at 4:58 AM
Those closest to you hurt for a long time. We could sit in resentment and anger or move forward in forgiveness. Nicely said, Eve! xx
Mchattie Avatar
June 28, 2022 at 5:00 PM
The closer the person... the deeper the knife goes in. But forgiveness softens the pain. Nicely penned. Have a great day.
Hankins Avatar
June 28, 2022 at 8:38 AM
So true, Eve. Forgiveness paves the way to a better future for all concerned. I enjoyed your poem very much.
Sinha-Roy Avatar
June 28, 2022 at 6:42 AM
Forgiveness is divine magnanimity although the heart may hurt. Nicely expressed, Eve.
Kendrick Avatar
June 28, 2022 at 3:34 AM
Emotive and expressive work that you have penned in this one. Forgiveness is the key to good health in all ways mentally, emotionally and physically. Reads like a good contender to me for the contest. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara
Buhagiar Avatar
June 28, 2022 at 12:59 AM
A very heartfelt poem. Forgiveness is a must before the Lord, though it is not easy.
Vaso Avatar
June 28, 2022 at 12:12 AM
Very heart felt and beautiful Eve, such a lovely poem!
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