Forgiveness

Would you forgive me
Can you find it in your heart
My soul lies wounded

Actions abhorrent
Fall on me and me alone
I ask for mercy

I punish myself
More than I can be punished
I ache for your smile

Forgive me I pray
Return to me once again
You will hurt no more


August 20, 2016
For Contest Senryu Forgiveness
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Marcum Wong Avatar
August 22, 2016 at 2:17 AM
Congratulations on your second placement in the contest Larry! 7 ; )
Neumann Avatar
August 22, 2016 at 2:15 AM
Congratulations on your win. Kai
Inman Avatar
August 21, 2016 at 12:18 PM
Nice content Larry.
Scars Avatar
August 21, 2016 at 10:36 AM
Larry, "I ache for your smile"..just beautiful Larry...congrats on your placement and thank you very much for being a part of myc contest :)-luloo
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