Cherl Dunn Poet Free verse

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Forgiveness

I’ve burned the bridges surrounding me,
Given harsh lashings tongue to the innocent,
In the heat of angers emotional rush, ignored
The pleas of the hungry, homeless and indigent,
Yet mine own kindred, turn warmly at me and
Forgive mine own short comings.
I’ve lost my nerve in the heat of battle,
Ran as if a coward, leaving others to know
The sting of metals furious bite, then claimed
As a survivor the ribbons of honor but still
My brethren’s kindred, smile at me with pride.
I’ve spoken blindly the words of ignorance,
Bent and broken the laws of the righteous,
And in Greed’s moments of silence asked
For poundage’s tokens of wealth in turn.
Yet a power on high still loves me,
I have lost my faiths devotion, spoken
Names in vain, oh but the light of glory
Still shines around me, why, I do not
Know.
Maybe it is the true meaning in one word,
Forgiveness?

I’m the higher specious of intelligence 
Known as humanity, yet I rape the very
Environment for which gives me life itself,
Strangling it to its inner most core,
Then bleeding it dry at the end.
I’ve harvested from the tree of mine own
Humanity, enslaving in bondage's shackles
Thy kindred judging them by race, creed
And religion.
 For these reason alone, I do not deserve
Forgiveness. Yet it was given,
As turning the other cheek was expressed,
In the good book, the bible of faith, love,
And devotion.
Maybe it is the true meaning in one word,
Forgiveness?

CONTEST FORGIVENESS
02-17-2015

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Poet Destroyer A August 11, 2015 at 11:43 PM i believe forgiveness is powerful Cheryl, a lovely read P.D.

Charles Bernabi March 9, 2015 at 9:06 PM There are themes therein that I've written about in the past and I'd say this one is your darkest one I've read from you thus far. And if you don't already know I'm mostly a dark poet and am not afraid to write about the most controversial subjects whatever they may be. Very powerful and indeed this is excellent work. Thanks for sharing Cheri.

Kp Nunez February 18, 2015 at 6:26 PM This poem Cheri, speaks volumes about man and his weakness, pride, surfeit, everything deplorable about his nature...but delivers powerful take on the theme of Forgiveness...A 7. Good luck in the contest! Smiles from the land of thousand isles...:D Kim

Eve Roper February 18, 2015 at 11:56 AM A very powerful write, Cherl, good luck in the contest a winner and a 7. Blessings eve

Anne-Lise Andresen February 18, 2015 at 2:59 AM - A powerful poem Cherl !!! - deep and very well written - I wish you best of luck in the contest! - Hope your day will be great :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)