FORGIVENESS

FORGIVENESS They say that I should have forgiven Well, maybe could instead of should Such generosity of spirit is rare in me I am at heart, a somewhat cold entity If I were able to forgive, well I would Perhaps in Church I should be shriven It takes time for my annoyance to fade As I am after all, a very sensitive soul Yet others seem to forgive and forget But deep inside they’re seething, I bet Surely mutual understanding is the goal Maybe it takes time to make the grade An insult will sting but it can be worse Maybe I lack a sufficient absorbency But why should I just take the blows My righteous position surely shows Demand an apology and then we’ll see But to just buckling under, I am averse