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21st Sept. 2025      4.25pm

This poem was  NOT entered in the contest. It was posted late.

7 Strategies for Forgiveness

Forgiveness

F-orget all bitterness and move on
O-ther’s failure gives one to two-ways lesson 
R-elationship is drab without challenges
G-rowth hails from discoveries of one’s weaknesses.
I-nscrutable depth of opinions must keep us insensate
V-irtues and values are divine to perpetuate.
E-rase spotted anger, pains, scars…let them go
N-estle in God’s forgiving hands who loves us so.
E-xemplify our Savior’s humility and generousness
S-hake off the virus of pride, acceptance bring lightness  
S-hare peace for our freedom and pure happiness
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Goldsmith Avatar
September 20, 2025 at 2:05 PM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Forgiveness" write. A winner for me. Hugs...  Have a Blessed day/weekend writing away..........
Gasun Avatar
October 2, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Thank you so much my dear poet friend Paula for reading my poem. I was not able to enter this in the contest because I came late but your comment is a great consolation prize of mine. Blessings to you always. Hugs
Ashley Avatar
September 20, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Dear Len, your exceptional acrostic portrays forgiveness in a beautifully poetic way. Your poem is full of wisdom and love regarding the gift of forgiveness. I was especially struck by “relationship is drab without challenges” - so true and pure in its recognition. Inspiring verse to live by, my dear poet friend. Your poetic intellect and artistry shines! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Gasun Avatar
October 1, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Thank you so much belatedly my dear poet friend Susan for reading my poem and your beautiful and inspiring/uplifting words. Warmest wishes to you as well dear! Hugs
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