Forgiveness Feels Like a Rotted Grave

“If you do not forgive
you bind them to your self.”
Words spoken
by the unknowing
to those who know
the death of self.
Demon’s be damned!!!
Come
commiserate with me.
Join me
around the fire
of scorched souls.
Carry this stain,
this fearful thing,
this death
of all that was
or might have been.
Resurrect your self
remake your broken soul
escape their rotted grave.


©5/29/2018
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Gauthier Avatar
June 16, 2018 at 11:08 PM
Great advice, John. Well penned. Congrats on your well deserved podium finish.
Moorman Avatar
June 9, 2018 at 12:05 AM
John, the advice offered in your poem is like honey to my soul. I now know what I must do to cleanse my feelings and start living life as it should be. Thank you, my friend, for enlightening me unknowingly and congratulations on your winning entry.
Inman Avatar
June 8, 2018 at 4:28 PM
I like your more positive take on the theme.
Andresen Avatar
June 8, 2018 at 8:07 AM
- A short greeting and congratulations on your great winning poem, John :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Scars Avatar
June 8, 2018 at 7:51 AM
Great quote John! So very true too. Great poem all around, really enjoyed it. thank you and congratulations on your placement :)-luloo
Rose  Avatar
May 29, 2018 at 3:16 PM
Only forgiveness can get you out of the grave, and save. Well written John, and so true. Thanks for sharing.
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