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Forgiveness Feels Like a Rotted Grave

FORGIVENESS FEELS LIKE A ROTTED GRAVE Some have said that forgiveness feels like a rotted grave. Perhaps to some, that is true. But allow me to share the feeling I receive through forgiveness. Over my lifetime, I discovered that I had wrongfully hurt people along the way. Then I discovered that I felt miserable --- like being in a rotted grave. So I decided to make a list of those whom I had harmed, contact them, and make amends. The list was long and the contacts, in some cases, extremely painful. Having to say I'm sorry isn't easy and forgiveness may not be given by the person you hurt. Still, I found that I felt better after having confessed and each contact and confession came easier. Today, I have not only exhausted my list --- I am teaching others how they can obtain relief. It is only a matter of having the courage to learn to say those two little words --- I'm sorry. Conversely, hearing those same two words from someone who has inflicted pain on you is like a healing balm to a wound and it frees you and the other person from the rotted grave syndrome and allows you to walk in the marvelous light of day. 29 May 2018 For the contest sponsored by Laura Loo

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Line Gauthier

Date: 6/16/2018 11:13:00 PM

Wow, Curtis. Awesome poem. Congrats on your well deserved podium finish.

Curtis Moorman
Date: 6/17/2018 12:50:00 AM

Thank you so much, Line. Coming from the marvelous poet that you are, those words of encouragement mean a lot to me. I appreciate your support.

Eve Roper

Date: 6/8/2018 10:41:00 AM

Curtis, nicely done and well written verse; very inspirational and encouraging. Congratulations on your win :) Hugs Eve

Curtis Moorman
Date: 6/8/2018 11:13:00 AM

Thank you dear friend, Eve for these encouraging words of congratulations on my poem. I appreciate it so much.

Heidi Sands

Date: 6/8/2018 10:03:00 AM

This is so true and so important. Well written. Thanks for sharing. Congratulations for your win Curtis! :)

Curtis Moorman
Date: 6/8/2018 11:12:00 AM

Thank you Heidi. It is a pleasure to share ones inner feelings and emotions and have people make such caring, sincere comments. I feel so wonderfully well right now after reading the comments people have made regarding this entry. I appreciate your support.

Curtis Johnson

Date: 6/8/2018 8:49:00 AM

Congrats on your placement Curtis. Beyond that, this is a tremendous piece of work, and your 'forgiveness pursuits' are so deserving of emulation. Blessings my friend.

Curtis Moorman
Date: 6/8/2018 11:09:00 AM

This Curtis thanks the Curtis that wrote these stirring words of encouragement and such high accolades. I appreciate your support and the bond of friendship that has been formed.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/8/2018 8:05:00 AM

- A short greeting and congratulations on your great winning poem, Curtis :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Curtis Moorman
Date: 6/8/2018 11:07:00 AM

And greetings to you as well, Anne-Lise. What a pleasure it is to have you take time to comment on my work. Your sincerity and consistent congratulations has always meant a lot to me and I appreciate it. Thank you for your support.

Lu Loo

Date: 6/8/2018 7:42:00 AM

great last sentence Curtis. Confessing is always the best way to do it. great poem...thank you and congratulations on your placement :)-luloo

Curtis Moorman
Date: 6/8/2018 11:04:00 AM

luloo, Thank you so much for selecting my poem as a winner in your contest. I truly do appreciate your friendship and kindness. It is an honor to win a placement in your contests. see Soup Mail !

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/29/2018 12:52:00 PM

A lovely verse from the heart Curtis, its one everyone should read because life is too short. The better person is the one who can say those two words. I'm sorry. Well written and good luck. Tom

Curtis Moorman
Date: 5/29/2018 5:37:00 PM

Tom, I've said it many times before, but it's worth repeating --- you are such an inspiration to me and so many others on Soup. You are so appreciated by so many. Thanks for being in the forefront encouraging others with your poetic wisdom.