Forgiveness

The most admirable quality That humans possess Is the ability 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 pain and anguish Till 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's other worthy qualities That humans possess That form us and define who we are But none so cleansing And good for the soul It's our most admirable quality by far © Jack Ellison 2015
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Breidenthal Avatar
July 5, 2015 at 3:52 PM
I love your inspirational quatrains, Jack. What a beautiful, resilient poet you are, full of goodness and cheer.Much needed to read this! Always, Laura
Wigley Avatar
June 28, 2015 at 3:25 AM
Hear, hear, Jack. Unforgiveness gives your soul acid reflux. Great write. Regards, Viv
Ellison Avatar
June 28, 2015 at 9:07 AM
The old philosopher here!!! LOL Gotta stay away from that acid reflux! Thanks my friend... Jack
Konos Avatar
June 27, 2015 at 4:03 PM
Agree! Soup Mail Jackson...
Eastman Avatar
June 27, 2015 at 3:17 PM
A trait our Kitty Cat needs to learn! Boy can she hold a grudge... She's almost as bad as when Dragon is trying to be good... LOL
Ellison Avatar
June 27, 2015 at 4:30 PM
It's the nature of the beast! Cats are so soft and loveable BUT oh so independent!!! xxxxxxx
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