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Forgiveness

When angst and hate my rancor stirred Fuming indignation, reddening my face, Emotions choked as muscles tightened, Slurring my speech, abandoning grace; And rational discourse then disappeared Vowing vengeance to correct a wrong, Dissonance hollered, yet no one listened, Donning grimace that discords prolong. Denouncing voice of the unjust, unfair, I brewed in anger, drowning in malaise, Despising disgust that misdeeds convey Engrossed in egoistic, despicable ways. When pettiness of feud conscious decried Longing for peace soon buried my pride, Conjuring sensibilities of forgiveness divine, Rejecting impulses cordiality was denied. As laments mellowed calming ego’s demands, Mending misunderstandings sanity won And dialogue sought armistice of win, win When penitence rued things said and done. Embracing silence, we hugged in remorse Vowing to reconcile that which roiled us; We understood, accepted, found balance, Questing for benevolence~ loath to fuss. July 1, 2022 Placed 2nd: Forgiveness Poetry Contest Sponsor: Anoucheka Gangabissoon

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John Loving Iii

Date: 6/24/2023 2:31:00 PM

Sending this to Margary Taylor. she a Congresswoman.

Paghunda Zahid

Date: 7/26/2022 3:49:00 AM

A very well penned poem. Blessings Vijay

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/18/2022 8:56:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. A Lovely write. I love your ending. Have a great/blessed day............

Valsa George

Date: 7/18/2022 6:13:00 AM

Back to you with CONGRATULATIONS on your great win, Vijay !

Ann Foster

Date: 7/13/2022 12:02:00 PM

found balance... that is the hardest to do. The whole poem was wonderful, and of course as always... Well written. Applause... Ann

Harry Horsman

Date: 7/8/2022 11:40:00 PM

Poetry to be guided by, So many and much sense here in this amazing poem..Harry

Vijay Pandit
Date: 7/9/2022 3:19:00 PM

So very kind of you, Harry. Much appreciate your visit and comments. Many thanks.

Michael Tor

Date: 7/8/2022 9:17:00 PM

Your words are kind and forgiving for those that have selfishly sinned against us Vijay. Your sentiment and reaction to such a cause is the right thing to do. You have expressed it well in this winning entry my friend. God bless you...

Vijay Pandit
Date: 7/9/2022 3:19:00 PM

Forgiving is hard but the right thing to do, as you say, Michael. Much appreciate your insightful feedback. Many thanks.

Joe Dimino

Date: 7/6/2022 10:26:00 AM

I know...constantly battling temper. Wise words...temper is mostly protecting a fragile ego -- whatever the reason for it, such expressions do us harm. I ask for grace, and try and do better. Excellent poem, reminder.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 7/9/2022 3:17:00 PM

I agree--grace is so much more powerful. Much appreciate your visit and kind remarks, Joe. many thanks.

Bill Baker

Date: 7/5/2022 1:36:00 PM

Wonderful poem showing the difference in reacting and mindful resolve to a place where everyone wins. Wisdom and love on display my friend. Excellent message for us to contemplate. Thanks for sharing. Good luck in the contest, this poem should do well. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Vijay Pandit
Date: 7/6/2022 8:36:00 AM

Glad you liked the poem, Bill. Always a joy to read your insightful remarks. Many thanks.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 7/5/2022 6:17:00 AM

Vijay, in this masterpiece, you have captured the sweetness of forgiveness! Janice

Vijay Pandit
Date: 7/6/2022 8:35:00 AM

Thank you Janice. So special to read your kind remarks. Much appreciate, as always.

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 7/3/2022 5:40:00 AM

I really enjoy your stages of forgiveness, inner feelings of recognizing the affront, accepting that anger does not help, letting go of the negativity within, then showing mercy, compassion, empathy, and goodness. Nice Vijay!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 7/3/2022 7:07:00 AM

Much appreciate your thoughtful feedback, Linda. Many thanks for stopping by and your kind remarks.

Susan Lawrence

Date: 7/2/2022 6:45:00 AM

Vijay , The vibration expressing the power of forgiveness is like the stone in a pond . The circle is one , then another and then yet another . The rings multiply. The healing energy of forgiveness expands and one can embrace silence and begin anew. Love rules . Beautiful excavation of emotions and the heart and mind at work here! Hugs my friend, Susan :)

Vijay Pandit
Date: 7/3/2022 7:06:00 AM

Your thoughts so much more elegant than my poem, Susan. I like your analysis--spot on, my friend. Much appreciate the kind remarks you convey. Many thanks.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 7/1/2022 7:42:00 PM

Forgiveness seems to be a subject that many take lightly, when in fact, it is a part of our lives. Misunderstandings will occur, even a wrong that has been done on purpose. We must talk in a kind way and forgive others. This is so beautifully expressed and presented, my dear friend. ~ Brandy

Vijay Pandit
Date: 7/3/2022 7:04:00 AM

Always a pleasure to read your insightful thoughts my friend. Much appreciate your visit and comments, Brandy. many thanks.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 7/1/2022 10:04:00 AM

There is only one way to restore peace within and that's to forgive yourself and to forgive others, negative emotions are quite destructive. Good luck in the contest Vijay. Tom

Vijay Pandit
Date: 7/3/2022 7:02:00 AM

You are so right, Tom. So hard to do though. Much appreciate your visit and comments. Many thanks. Enjoy your travels through Turkey.

Valsa George

Date: 7/1/2022 8:58:00 AM

Agree with what our friend Demetrios has said, this poem is a psychological probing into man's psyche when he boils with moral indignation and when hate and resentment subdues his rationality. But when sanity is restored, he longs for peace and hatred turns to forgiveness and friendship. Beautiful poem, dear Vijay !

Vijay Pandit
Date: 7/3/2022 7:01:00 AM

Your analysis is spot on, as always, my friend. Much appreciate your kind remarks, Valsa. Many thanks.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 7/1/2022 4:47:00 AM

Profound poem probing into a person's psyche so analytacally explained! Excellent writing, my dearest friend, Vijay! Blessings!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 7/3/2022 7:00:00 AM

So very glad to hear that from you my friend. Much appreciate your visit and comments, Demetrios. Many thanks.