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Forgiving

I've been told the
soul-spot a sin
though, myself, yet not 
convinced such smudge
my own relation – and to err
is human, and to forgive
Divine...therefore I forgive,
even if that protagonist
The Sublime....

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Valsa George Date: 3/29/2023 10:44:00 PM When we forgive, our hearts grow lighter and get freed of the heaviness of hatred and revenge.... ! Though the person who hurt us may not be redeemed, in course of time, he might turn into a friend. So there is double advantage in forgiving... Login to Reply Joe Dimino Date: 3/30/2023 9:13:00 AM For sure, Valsa; I have had friends families and society despised. I never give up, even when wisely compelled to keep distance. The door is left open, as I believe God never let's entirely go.

Speaks Volumes Date: 3/28/2023 7:49:00 PM Forgiving does not ever say, what was done is now OK ................ .. Its hard to forgive, your poem was an eye opening to the mixed emotions it takes to forgive. Great poem Joe Login to Reply Joe Dimino Date: 3/29/2023 5:10:00 AM No, it does not. Forgiveness, does not condone evil. What it does say is, I win, and not you! For I am not attached to your evil by grief and a lust for vengeance. Forgiveness can be Freedom!

Stephan McBride Date: 3/28/2023 10:16:00 AM Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up his clothes by casting lots. Luke 23:34 NIV Sadly so many stumbling around in darkness and not knowing what they do still in these times, While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” Then he fell on his knees and cried out, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” When he had said this, he fell asleep. Acts 7:59?-?60 NIV Login to Reply Joe Dimino Date: 3/28/2023 10:33:00 AM Hi Steven; thank you. For sure, to forgive is paramount. I may not be able to control my circumstances at all times, but I can control how I react to a great degree, though pain often distorts the best of our intentions. Many would disagree with me, but I would condemn no one to an eternity in hell. My own opinion, far less wisher than God, but I like to imagine, not so different.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 3/28/2023 10:04:00 AM ... we are only human and forgiving is sometimes difficult, Joe - Lovely written - hugs Login to Reply Joe Dimino Date: 3/28/2023 10:57:00 AM Hi Sunshine: I know, easier said than done. Sometimes takes a long time. Best for each of us if forgiveness done before we leave this earth, for we take with us all affirmed by our hearts. Let that heart be free of painful damnation. Blessings my friend.