Forgiving

Falling out with either
Friends or family can
Flood hearts with resentment,
Fuelling rage and hatred.
Forbear from stoking fire.
Find fair reconcilement.
Forgiveness sets you free.

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Contest: Pleiades - F
Sponsor: Kim Merryman
Placed 4th

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Darlene De Beaulieu

August 13, 2017 at 12:53 PM

Your words to this poem are so true. Have a nice day my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu

August 13, 2017 at 8:39 PM

yes i did Paul thank you. I hope you did to. have a nice evening my friend.

Paul Callus

August 13, 2017 at 3:58 PM

Thank you, Darlene. I hope you've had a nice weekend. Regards // paul

Laura Hay

October 5, 2016 at 2:29 PM

Forgiveness sets you free the bitter taste of fallout indeed Paul, well done too! Warm regards Laura

Paul Callus

October 8, 2016 at 2:50 PM

Hi Laura! I just found this comment of yours...I keep forgetting that I have to check My Inboxes! Thank you for reading and liking. Warm regards // paul

Alexis Y.

September 28, 2016 at 5:14 PM

Hi Paul, It's good to see you on the winners' list with this revelant write. Congratulations on your win. It was well deserved:-) Alexis

Paul Callus

September 30, 2016 at 5:08 PM

Many thanks for coming back with congrats, Alexis! A second visit is always appreciated:) Regards // paul

Carole Duet

September 28, 2016 at 1:46 PM

So true again, Paul. How many times should we forgive? "Seven times seven," said Jesus, or always.

Paul Callus

September 30, 2016 at 5:20 PM

I would say 77 times and more, Carole:) That's nothing compared to the many times we get forgiven! Thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul

Chris Hagy

September 27, 2016 at 4:12 PM

I am the "black sheep" of my mother's side of the family...but so right...forgiveness does set you free:) Clever write

Paul Callus

September 30, 2016 at 5:07 PM

Being a tomboy does not make you a black sheep, Chris:) Thank you for reading and commenting favourably:) ~ Regards // paul

Maurice Yvonne

September 27, 2016 at 1:09 PM

Wow, wow, wow...Paul you knock me over with your talent. So much said with such few words. This sings, it speaks (brilliantly) pardon the term but it also kicks ass! A fav.

Paul Callus

September 30, 2016 at 5:04 PM

Hi Armand...your pleasant, generous comments and the fav are truly appreciated! Thank you!! Regards // paul

Alexis Y.

September 27, 2016 at 8:59 AM

Hi Paul, This is a good entry for the contest. Great topic as well. We "all"could use some forgivess. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis

Paul Callus

September 30, 2016 at 4:50 PM

Thank you, Alexis. We talk a lot about forgiveness, but unconditional forgiveness is hard to come by. Warm regards // paul

Nilima Deb

September 27, 2016 at 8:25 AM

so skillful piece ..great penned .loved the depth of the write.

Paul Callus

September 30, 2016 at 4:37 PM

With lovely comments like these you are welcome here anytime, Nilima:) Thank you! Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

September 27, 2016 at 4:00 AM

- Paul, congratulations on your great wins poems - I do not participate often in contest, but this I like very much - A challenge like a puzzle .... not easy ... but Pleiades poems is a wonderful form - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus

September 30, 2016 at 4:28 PM

Thank you Anne-Lise! You did well to participate and get on the winners' list:) Have a lovely weekend! Hugs // paul

Tom Quigley

September 26, 2016 at 9:03 PM

Truth well rendered. Nicely done!

Paul Callus

September 30, 2016 at 4:21 PM

Thank you, Tom! All the best...paul

Kim Merryman

September 26, 2016 at 7:36 PM

A wonderful Pleiades, Paul. Smooth flowing lines and a uplifting message. Congrats on your win! Love, Kim

Paul Callus

September 29, 2016 at 4:46 PM

Thank you, Kim. So pleased that you liked it. Looking forward to your next challenge:) Warm regards // paul

Jan Allison

September 26, 2016 at 5:34 PM

Wise words indeed Paul, many congrats:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

September 29, 2016 at 4:32 PM

Thank you, Jan; I still have to go see the full winners' list! I only read 3 entries so far. hugs // paul

Agnes Krampe

September 26, 2016 at 4:42 PM

Beautiful sentiment and so true and well said. Congrats on your placement, Paul.

Paul Callus

September 26, 2016 at 4:48 PM

Thank you Agnes. I am pleased you found it to your liking. Regards // paul

Sandra Haight

September 26, 2016 at 4:24 PM

Back to congratulate you on your placement, Paul. Sandra

Paul Callus

September 26, 2016 at 4:38 PM

Thank you Sandra; you area herald of good tidings:) Regards // paul

Afolabi Muideen

September 26, 2016 at 11:58 AM

Yea, this is a wonderful gem, full of truth and words of wisdom. Thanks for posting.......A.M.

Paul Callus

September 26, 2016 at 2:48 PM

Thank you for your feedback, Afolabi. Good to see you posting and commenting. Regards // Paul

Sandra Haight

September 25, 2016 at 8:04 PM

So much wisdom and truth in your Pleiades, Paul, and it flows so smoothly. Best wishes for the contest. Sandra

Paul Callus

September 26, 2016 at 9:22 AM

Thank you, Sandra. Your feedback is appreciated. Best regards ~ paul

Richard Lamoureux

September 25, 2016 at 8:45 AM

I enjoyed this one. Are all the lines supposed to be 6 syllables? If so add to line four.

Paul Callus

September 25, 2016 at 3:41 PM

Thanks for pointing that out, Richard; hate has been turned into hatred! Regards // paul

Nette Onclaud

September 24, 2016 at 10:45 PM

You created a verse so sublime and filled with grace... to forgive is divine, paul.. lovely!..huggs

Paul Callus

September 25, 2016 at 3:33 PM

Thank you, Nette:) Hope you're keeping well. Regards and hugs // paul

Eileen Manassian

September 24, 2016 at 3:26 PM

Ahhhhh....sweet, dear one. Very sweet. I believe it's so hard to forgive someone who doesn't ask for it. That is the test of character. Sending hugs

Paul Callus

September 25, 2016 at 3:05 PM

Hi Eileen...I always forgive, but it does not mean that I always forget:) I never hold grudges. Some years ago a friend stabbed me in the back; I got to know, but never let on. His conscience troubled him so that finally he owned up and asked me for forgiveness. He was surprised to find out that I knew. "Why did you not say anything?" he asked. I answered; "I had no problem...you're the one who had to live with it!" Hugs // paul

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