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I Encourage you to forgive, so you can live free in your mind! Don't hold on to that pain of not forgiving.

Forgiveness

Forgiveness is not for you it's for me when you hurt me I forgave you so I could be free. When you hurt me again over and over I forgave you, that's why I still live!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Chappell Avatar
June 5, 2022 at 6:38 AM
Very well penned excellent words indeed .
Hargreaves Avatar
September 23, 2020 at 1:41 PM
Yes, we must forgive and let go of what has gone and cannot be changed. Tony
Thalpaguruge Avatar
March 11, 2020 at 10:03 PM
Deep words and a deep message loved it! Good luck !
Schack Avatar
February 5, 2016 at 1:55 AM
sadly, some can't forgive the stupidist and most minor mistakes. well put. enjoy my poems on poetrysoup under daniel schack. for art: tumblr.com under adanthemanworld(dan's world) feel free to comment. daniel schack
Bocsa Avatar
January 28, 2016 at 2:05 PM
Beautiful and deep words. Best regards and wishes
Ferguson Avatar
January 28, 2016 at 8:54 AM
you have told the meaning of forgiveness perfectly a feeling we all seek even for the smallest of our infractions if we are true to our soul
Difford Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 3:09 PM
Cathy - Thank you!, for this powerful reminder. Poignant for me very much so!. Powerful write. Kim
Gupta Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 5:44 AM
Very poignant lines.Forgiveness is very rewarding virtue.
Hedgepeth  Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 5:00 AM
Good job loved reading check out some of my work
Rahman Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 3:46 AM
You have reminded us of something which the world has largely forgotten. We forget how forgiveness puts to rest a restless soul. Thank you for your reminder. Thank you for this beautiful poem!
Johnson Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 7:51 PM
Cathy forgive others not because they deserve forgiveness,but because you deserve peace. God bless you
Lofquist Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 12:53 PM
If only people would learn. One door closes and a whole new vista begins. Nicely said.
Holmes Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 3:28 PM
Thanks so much for your comments been reading yours love them they send a strong message!
Callus Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 12:34 PM
You speak wise words, Cathy! Failure to forgive will just kill us on the inside....// paul
Holmes Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 3:30 PM
Absolutely thank you so much for your comment very encouraging!
Morris Brady Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 12:26 PM
That's lovely. Why not try a poetic form?
Holmes Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 3:31 PM
Thanks so much I'll give it a try!
Trifiatis Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 2:41 AM
So true, dear Cathy! Wonderfully written.
Holmes Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 3:33 PM
Thanks so much love your writes!
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