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Forgiveness

forgiveness helps you if you tell them they're forgiven it helps you both

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Brian Sambourne

Date: 7/2/2023 6:55:00 PM

Spot on, Bill. Forgiveness is a tonic - it cures what ails inside mind, heart and soul. I hope that you are well. Best wishes, Brian

Bill Baker
Date: 7/2/2023 7:59:00 PM

Thanks for the visit and comment, Brain. Have a great July! Bill

I Am Anaya

Date: 6/21/2023 7:41:00 PM

forgiveness is much needed, we mustn' wait to be forgiven, we may never get another chance. A beautiful share, Bill. Hope you are doing well.

I Am Anaya
Date: 6/22/2023 5:33:00 PM

That's me! Always in a rush, the only exception is my mind is still, that's all because of PS and poets like you!

Bill Baker
Date: 6/22/2023 2:28:00 PM

I'm do fine, Anaya, still struggling with my need to slow down and enjoy peace of mind more. I'm just in too big of a hurry and try to do too many things in every 24 hours I'm given. I'm too driven it seems. I know joy well, but don't allow myself the time to experience it as often as I should. Forgiveness is easy for me because I've been forgiven and I know I'm no better than anyone else here on Earth. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 6/10/2023 7:53:00 PM

Forgiveness is powerful indeed! It is, as your poem asserts, a blessing which works both ways. Excellent writing, my friend

Bill Baker
Date: 6/11/2023 9:55:00 AM

Thanks for the comment, Evelyn. Kind thoughts and deed have a way from returning to us. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Sally Eslinger

Date: 6/6/2023 4:37:00 AM

True! True! It is, i believe, the thing most prominent as a gift that has held the love in my 40-yr marriage together. Forgiveness — the great gift of God — model for us…from inclusion prominantly in Lord’s prayer, to, hopefully our every day! Thank you for this succinct poem re a voluminous act. Blessings!

Bill Baker
Date: 6/6/2023 7:56:00 AM

I agree, Sally. To learn to forgive others is a blessing from God. IMHO Sara and I just celebrated 40 yers of marriage on April 30th this year. Congrats on your 40 years together. Thanks for reading and commenting on my poetry. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Joe Maverick

Date: 6/2/2023 9:31:00 PM

Such troth..Such travail ? Such direction Entails. A glistening of intention observable As is the trace if a snail, like a touchtrail to Some, ire dire; sum-.dumb.? Torch fizzling In action, resort to a crushing attraction.? Throwing stones to no avail, there are billions Of snails.'

Bill Baker
Date: 6/3/2023 7:13:00 AM

Thanks for the comments in rhyme, Joe. I really like the phrase. "A glistening of intention observable As is the trace if a snail". Have a great weekend my friend, Bill

Sara Kendrick

Date: 6/2/2023 3:26:00 PM

Definitely forgiving someone of something releases a damn of emotions built up inside. Sometimes it is a very hard thing to do even though the person doing the forgiving is blessed in doing the forgiving. Thanks for sharing this one and for dropping by my page. I hope to finish the poem started that you read in the next few days. Thanks for dropping by. Sara

Bill Baker
Date: 6/2/2023 3:38:00 PM

I'll be back to read the rest of your poem, a fine start for sure, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 5/25/2023 6:36:00 PM

Yes, very, very true Bill

Bill Baker
Date: 5/25/2023 7:48:00 PM

Thanks for the visit and comment, BJ. Have a great week! Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Michael Tor

Date: 5/23/2023 7:58:00 PM

You are so right Bill. Sometimes forgiving is very difficult for people. Great truth you have written here my friend. God bless you for it...

Bill Baker
Date: 5/24/2023 6:56:00 AM

Thanks for the visit and comment, Michael. There's layers in the forgiving process, like most things we're only scratching the surface so far. Peace be with you my friend, Bill

Paul Callus

Date: 5/23/2023 6:10:00 AM

Forgiveness is a healing balm that both parties can benefit from, Bill. Letting go of hurt and pride offers release. ~ Regards // paul

Bill Baker
Date: 5/23/2023 6:20:00 AM

Thanks for the visit and comment, Paul. Have a great week! A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Valsa George

Date: 5/21/2023 5:28:00 AM

Certainly ! Forgiveness helps both the parties. When we forgive someone, the ice of bitterness melts. If some one forgives us, we feel relieved ! Great monoku

Bill Baker
Date: 5/21/2023 8:32:00 AM

I agree, Valsa. It is a win / win. Blessings my dear friend. Bill

Eve Roper

Date: 5/20/2023 8:20:00 PM

So very true... Soft and inspiring to oneself to ask for forgiveness; sometimes the other won't accept, but you are forgiven.

Bill Baker
Date: 5/21/2023 8:31:00 AM

We have no control over how our forgiveness will be received, but complete control over our willingness to give forgiveness. Thanks for the comment, Eve. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/19/2023 4:40:00 PM

Oh! So important to say the words! I.e., not to just 'think them' or to beat around the bush! Excellent point, my friend. ~ Gershon

Bill Baker
Date: 5/20/2023 11:38:00 AM

Sometimes it's all that's needed to repair a friendship or deter an enemy. Thanks for reading and commenting on my poetry, Gershon. I'm about back to active now. Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 5/19/2023 4:28:00 AM

I've found that without forgiveness, toxicity remains in me. The act of forgiveness is as much about helping me as it is about releasing the other person from guilt. Such a golden nugget of wisdom, dear Bill.

Bill Baker
Date: 5/19/2023 7:25:00 AM

Sometimes It's hardest to forgive ourselves of the bad cjoices we all make from time to time. I also have trouble accepting the forgiveness of my sins from God because I want to fill bad for not following His will in my life. Thanks for the comments, my soulmate. Bill

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/19/2023 4:27:00 AM

So true, my friend. A powerful thought to ponder.

Bill Baker
Date: 5/19/2023 7:19:00 AM

These two Monokus were just things I was thinking about yesterday that happened to be the right length for the form. :-) Thanks for reading and commenting on my poetry, Vijay. You're a very loyal friend. Have a great weekend! Bill

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/18/2023 8:09:00 PM

Bill, you have made an excellent and pertinent observation. When offered in a timely manner, forgiveness is priceless.

Bill Baker
Date: 5/19/2023 7:17:00 AM

Thanks for the mindful reply, my dear friend. Bill