Forgiveness

Forgiveness. It’s not an easy word. It’s hard to pronounce, gets stuck in your throat. What hurts more than sticks? Words that break your bones! So you’re building walls, ready, clutching stones. An eye for an eye? Seems to be fair business. Unless YOU’RE THE ONE asking for forgiveness …
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015


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Date: 1/15/2016 3:03:00 AM
Very true...
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Date: 2/23/2015 3:32:00 PM
So true. It's easier to be on the forgiveness side.
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Date: 2/16/2015 6:26:00 PM
Insightful and well written poem, Eric. Should do well in the contest.
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Miroslaw Eric Sulkowski
Date: 2/17/2015 2:32:00 PM
Thanks Laura. Hope it does. PS. I liked Out of Water a lot. E
Date: 2/16/2015 4:58:00 PM
Forgiveness is never easy when you are the one asking for it. Truly forgiving someone takes strength also. Great write. Janet
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Miroslaw Eric Sulkowski
Date: 2/17/2015 2:38:00 PM
Absolutely. It's not easy stuff, but it's stg we've gotta learn. Glad you liked it. E
Date: 2/16/2015 4:10:00 PM
I do like the twist at the end of the poem - guess its very true :-) Hugs Jan xx
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Miroslaw Eric Sulkowski
Date: 2/17/2015 2:40:00 PM
Thanks Jan. I hope those twists of mine don't become too predictable :)
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