Charlie Smith Poet Senryu

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Forgiveness

Illusions broken
     bringing untold pain to debt
     unremitting hate

     Move from the victim
     evil never merited
     love from reprisal
     
     Grant Grace joyously
     forgiveness not denial
     embracing it's peace.  

     Forgiveness Senryu Contest
     Sposored By Laura Loo
     08/19/2016

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Connie Marcum Wong August 22, 2016 at 2:42 AM Congratulations on your second placement Charlie. Wise words here! 7 ; ) Charlie Smith August 22, 2016 at 11:23 AM Thank You Connie...

Sandra Haight August 21, 2016 at 5:03 PM Charlie, your poem is a very inspiring 'forgiveness' Senryu. Congratulations on your 2nd Place win. Sandra Charlie Smith August 21, 2016 at 8:21 PM Thank you Sandra...

James Inman August 21, 2016 at 12:49 PM Good advice Charlie, a lovely write. Charlie Smith August 21, 2016 at 1:38 PM Thank you James...

Beautiful Scars August 21, 2016 at 10:47 AM Charlie, "grant grace joyously" perfect line for this contest...congrats on your placement and thank you very much for being a part of my contest :)-luloo Charlie Smith August 21, 2016 at 1:38 PM Thanks for everything Luloo...

Arthur Vaso August 19, 2016 at 10:44 PM I really liked the flow of this poem! Great write! Charlie Smith August 19, 2016 at 11:26 PM Thank you Arthur...