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Forgiveness

The most admirable quality That humans possess Is the strength to forgive and forget Let bygones be bygones And get on with your life It's something you'll never regret If you don't, it will haunt you Causing anguish and pain Til you come to terms with the strife It will eat at your psyche You'll forever be tortured The thoughts will cut like a knife So call up this person Invite them to lunch And tell them it's another new day Let them know you forgive And still want their friendship The strength of your bond will prevail There are more worthy qualities That humans possess That form us and define who we are But none so cleansing And good for the soul Our most admirable quality by far ©Jack Ellison 2012

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Date: 9/7/2017 11:20:00 PM
You're very right. Forgiveness is a beautiful strength. It's not just about forgiving the other, it's about letting go and moving on. Not letting a little bump in the road shake you up. This is such an inspiring one! Always, Laura
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Jack Ellison
Date: 9/8/2017 6:32:00 AM
YOU are the sweetest, dear Laura! Lately, I've been writing limericks EXCLUSIVELY! You remind me, perhaps I should get back to more serios writing sometimes! Thank you dear Laura! xxx
Date: 8/30/2012 1:03:00 PM
Wow Jack...you set me thinking here!!! Thanks. One love. Joy Wells
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Date: 8/30/2012 2:53:00 PM
Wow, back to you Joy! Thank you for another kind review... love and hugs, Jack
Date: 8/29/2012 1:03:00 PM
The one who can not forgive sitting self again with the pain. Very well written Jack. I comming to lunch. Always forgive - be happy - no sour faces. oxox warm hug from Anne-Lise :)
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Jack Ellison
Date: 8/29/2012 2:03:00 PM
I'll be there! Meet me at the airport... I'll be the one with the ear to ear grin! LOL Love Jack xxxxx
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Date: 8/29/2012 1:26:00 PM
Always happy....happy Jack ? What about lunch tomorrow?....lol.... big hug Anne-Lise :) Not sour looks on my face either. :)
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Jack Ellison
Date: 8/29/2012 1:08:00 PM
No sour looks on this face, my dear Anne-Lise! They don't call me Happy Jack for nothing! LOL Love ya... big hugs, Jack xxxx
Date: 8/29/2012 10:59:00 AM
ah yes,,, your nice and kind verse in your wonderful writes inspire many readers,, and it come from your pure lovely heart , thank you Jack for sharing your wisdom :) luv SK
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Jack Ellison
Date: 8/29/2012 11:08:00 AM
WOW! You are so kind with your sweet words, my dear friend... thanks a bunch! Love and big hugs, Jack xxxxxx
Date: 8/29/2012 10:56:00 AM
Jack, these are words of wisdom to live by. Sadly, I have found forgiveness is a two way street, but at least when we forgive, we can move forward. Love and Blessings, Rhonda
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Jack Ellison
Date: 8/29/2012 11:07:00 AM
You sure have that right... it should go both ways! Keep on keeping on, dear Rhonda! Love and major hugs, Jack xxxxx
Date: 8/29/2012 8:43:00 AM
Tooooo true Jack and I know form first hand we have to forgive to get on in this lifexx
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Jack Ellison
Date: 8/29/2012 8:50:00 AM
Thank you dear Mandy! Have a super day, my sweet friend! Love and hugs, Jack xxxxx
Date: 8/29/2012 7:49:00 AM
yes, jack forgiveness cleanse our soul...that way, we will have pure happiness and peace peace of mind in our heart..I like it...thanks for sharing.. **Maria**
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Date: 8/29/2012 7:58:00 AM
Sounds like you have peace of mind in YOUR heart, my dear Maria! Thank you very much... love and big hugs, Jack xxxxx
Date: 8/29/2012 7:00:00 AM
yes Jack without forgiveness we live stagnant lives without progress going forward.. I once heard a teaching saying forgiveness is more for us than the person we need to forgive.. a brilliant write luv ..hope many read ..
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Jack Ellison
Date: 8/29/2012 7:08:00 AM
"forgiveness is more for us"... so very true, my dear friend! Thanks for your sweet comments, Linda! Love and big hugs, Jack xxxxx

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