Krishnanand Guptar Poet Rhyme

Forgiveness

Written 22 December 2023
Forgiveness Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Robert James Langouri

                                   Forgiveness

            Many a time I`ve been hurled down a ditch
               Whence coming out was just a real feat
               When to survive, my life I had to switch
                 When to be alive, my pacy heartbeats
                     I had to bridle, my tears to wipe
                  And my saddening sorrows to swipe;
                      But I did let it go, just let it go
               And the winds of torments just did forgo.

             Many a time I`ve been stabbed in the back
           By friendly hands who did bear me a grudge,
              Who out of jealousy, shame did not lack
                  To push me down a stinking sludge;
              Yet in pin drop silence, I bore the pains
             Not allowing them to make my life vain,
              But forgiving them and forgiving them,
           Trusting the Lord in time to make amends.             

            As the plum of the cake of wrong doings
             And to set the treacherous songs going
                   I was forced to resign from duty
                    As head of the finance ministry,
                     Not due to absence of capacity
                     But to plug in a collegial pinion
                      Of the new incoming authority,
               Though deemed unfair in public opinion.


                      Yet I let it go again and again
              Without trying to knock my head in vain
                    Ascribing it to wheel of destiny
                 And predetermined by the Trinity;
           While forgiving all the wrongs to me done
              I laid them at the shrine of the divine
            Who wisely yields props of justice alone
          And makes final judgment that is sublime,

            Forgiveness like a double-edged mirror
                 Lightens the heart of the sinner 
            And brightens the mind of the forgiver
          Just like a bright light shining in summer
         Confers to love and good will its splendour
        Removes stains with a deep stinking odour:
            Inflicting wrongs on someone is human
             Forgiving such wrongs is divine in man.

                  Let us like the Lord`s only Son,
              Who during the sweet spring season,
             Nailed on the cross from head to toes
                In midst of pensive pains of woes
                  With the heart of a divine dove
               And warming whispers of true love 
                  Did forgive all the sinful hands
                 Who nailed a Divine living  Man.

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Sotto Poet December 23, 2023 at 10:49 AM The verses you have composed are beautifully crafted, filled with elegant language and vibrant imagery, evoking a sense of forgiveness, my friend. This poem explores themes of absolution, redemption, and emotional restoration with great skill and depth. The poem's evocative imagery, metaphors, and lyrical language create a vivid tapestry of emotions, inviting readers to explore the introspective journey of the speaker. BOL with the contest. Krishnanand Guptar December 23, 2023 at 4:37 PM Thanks Master Sotto for your eloquent comments that really touch the very depth of my heart. It is the pleasure of writing and communicating , rather than interest in placement, that lifts me on the wings of poetry. I guess it is the same with you. I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and those near and dear to you a merry Christmas with piety and a festive and contemplative New Year. Regards

Silent One December 23, 2023 at 4:11 AM Your poem is a thoughtful exploration of resilience, forgiveness, and the transformative power of letting go. The vivid imagery, metaphors, and religious allusions contribute to a rich and contemplative piece that encourages reflection on the human capacity for forgiveness and the enduring strength found in letting go... Krishnanand Guptar December 23, 2023 at 6:46 AM Thank you friend for your very positive comments, which really touch the depth of my heart. Wish you and those near and dear to you a pious and merry Christmas as well as a festive and contemplative New Year. Regards