Forgiveness

I cannot understand it.
I cannot tell you why
some people never forgive.
They just hate until they die.

When death comes it is final,
and wrongs cannot be righted.
It’s too late then to seek forgiveness.
Two lives will forever remain blighted.

Forgiveness has a double edge,
it helps both the receiver and giver.
Eternity is a long, long time…
to remember past hurts unforgiven.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Gauthier Avatar
November 16, 2017 at 7:47 PM
Well done, Betty.
Butler Avatar
November 18, 2017 at 10:42 AM
Thank you so much Line.
Barden Avatar
November 11, 2017 at 10:05 PM
Wonderful write and a well-deserved Honorable Mention, Betty - congratulations and blessings, friend! :-)
Butler Avatar
November 12, 2017 at 11:13 AM
Thank you Gregory. :)
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