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Forgiveness

I’m sorry are words we all wish to hear
When it’s wrong that’s been done to our heart so dear.

I’m sorry are words we all need to share
When something we’ve said was mean or unclear

I’m sorry are words that most people say
Even when they’re not sure what has gone astray.

I’m sorry - two little words so easy to say 
Yet what does it change?  Has the hurt gone away?

Those two little words should mean so much
Yet without forgiveness the pain it won’t touch.

It's forgiveness that will mend a heart so blue
Forgiveness of the person for your heart to be true

I’m sorry - two little words that we all like to hear
Yet the hardest part of all is the forgiveness I fear.


2/14/2015
Contest Forgiveness - Rob Carmack

Copyright © Janet Eaton | Year Posted 2015

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Anna Hopper Date: 3/4/2015 8:07:00 AM I love it! "I'm sorry" is such an easy thing for me to say. Some people can't seem to say it though. Sometimes you can forgive without an apology and sometimes sorry doesn't cut it. Login to Reply Janet Eaton Date: 3/4/2015 8:16:00 AM So true Anna so true. Hugs Janet

Jan Allison Date: 2/22/2015 12:38:00 PM Dropping back with my congrats Janet:-) Hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Janet Eaton Date: 2/22/2015 2:04:00 PM Thank you Jan Hugs

Debra Squyres Date: 2/22/2015 9:21:00 AM This resonates with me on a deep level. Such wise words and one's I know to be true. I would have placed this higher in the contest myself... for it is, indeed, what forgiveness is all about. Congrats.. such a heartfelt write !! Login to Reply Janet Eaton Date: 2/22/2015 2:03:00 PM Thank you for such kind words Debra. Thank you for stopping in. Hugs Janet

Skat A Date: 2/21/2015 10:26:00 PM Janet, CONGRATS on your win ~ SKAT ~ Login to Reply Janet Eaton Date: 2/22/2015 6:13:00 AM Thank you Skat

Poet Destroyer A Date: 2/21/2015 8:59:00 PM Wonderful win Janet... Luv Linda Login to Reply Janet Eaton Date: 2/21/2015 9:28:00 PM Thank you Linda

Sandra Haight Date: 2/21/2015 7:19:00 PM Janet, words of wisdom that forgiveness is the answer to healing. Congratulations on your win! Sandra Login to Reply

Rob Carmack Date: 2/21/2015 1:54:00 PM Forgiveness is one of the hardest cells a person can keep themselves in. Congrats and thank you for entering. Login to Reply Janet Eaton Date: 2/21/2015 4:19:00 PM Thank you Rob.

Robert Johnson Date: 2/15/2015 8:52:00 PM Such an interesting ending on your poem here. The human condition bears so many personal decisions. May all our hearts know mutual healing. Peace. :) Login to Reply Janet Eaton Date: 2/15/2015 9:42:00 PM Hi Robert thanks for stopping in

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 2/15/2015 6:48:00 PM So true...the words are easy. The actions are far more difficult, and the reactions are sometimes hard to handle...hugs, Rhonda Login to Reply Janet Eaton Date: 2/15/2015 9:41:00 PM Thank you Rhonda. Forgiveness is hard because most people like to carry their pain around.

Shane Cooper Date: 2/15/2015 2:42:00 AM It is strange is it not that I find it hard to say these words, not at all easy. Yet I feel such remorse from not having said them that it near breaks my heart. Is this pride or fear of the response? Love Shane xxx Login to Reply Janet Eaton Date: 2/15/2015 5:39:00 AM That is because you have a heart of gold Shane. A heart that needs to mend will need to forgive in order for that mending to begin. For me is it probably more fear. Thanks for stopping by. Hugs Janet

Ravi Sathasivam Date: 2/14/2015 10:28:00 PM So true. Well penned. Enjoyed reading it. Tfs Login to Reply Janet Eaton Date: 2/15/2015 5:40:00 AM Thank you Ravi. A pleasure to meet you and so glad you enjoyed my poem. Hugs Janet

Constance La France Date: 2/14/2015 6:39:00 PM Janet, your poem is so true, saying sorry is hard to do, I think it takes courage, best of luck in the contest and thanks for your visit to my poem Florida Nature, the visual picture is on the contest description, I would put it on the poem, if I knew how to do that ~~ Login to Reply Janet Eaton Date: 2/14/2015 6:58:00 PM Thank you Broken Wings. I went and looked at the painting. It is amazing and your poem describes it so well. To put the picture on your poem go to the contest and right click on the poem, click on save image and save to your computer. Then you can insert into your poem or you can copy it and past into your poem. Hope that helps. Janet

Jan Allison Date: 2/14/2015 5:18:00 PM Oh I love this write Janet - they are easy words to say but the words actually need to be meant - that is the hard part - good luck in the contest:-) Hugs Jan xx 7 xx Login to Reply Janet Eaton Date: 2/14/2015 5:49:00 PM Thank you Jan. You are right, if they do not come the heart, then words mean nothing and a person will never heal. :) You're the best.