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A Villanelle - Old or New Poerty Contest

Sponsor:  Joseph May

7/10/2025

Forgiveness From the Heart

Forgiveness must begin within our heart.
And rise above the things that we may say.
Sometimes cruel words can drive us far apart.

And so, these words for you I will impart.
Just send them to you fast without delay.
Forgiveness must begin within our heart.

You see, I want to make a fresh clean start.
With hope, our future makes a better day.
Sometimes cruel words can drive us far apart.

If you can see this truth, that is a start,
My love for you I never would betray.
Forgiveness must begin within our heart.

My world would shatter if you should depart.
For your forgiveness, I shall hope and pray.
Sometimes cruel words can drive us far apart.

Please mend our love with just a cupid's dart.
Begin again and chase our blues away.
Forgiveness must begin within our heart.
Sometimes cruel words can drive us far apart.
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October 10, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Very nicely penned Christine, Congrats on your win in my contest
Watts Avatar
October 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Thak you Joseph I am very pleased with a win in your contest Cheers Christine
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