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" FORGIVENESS " MY PHOTO, ©

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God's Mercy

He stood 
Before the mirror of
His soul
Wishing to look at the 
Reflection of his
Inner self

In a little while, his 
Idol appeared:
Timid
Foggy 
Blurry 
Distorted
Not a pretty sight!

He knew
He had to meet his creator.
His days were numbered.
There was no time left for him to
polish the mirror,
To make his soul emerge more presentable to
his Lord.

Desperate 
He fell on his knees. 
Started praying for forgiveness for  
all he had thought, said and done in his life.

His tears 
Rundown his ravaged with pain face. 
He was so sincere in his supplication. 
A truly repentant person who was 
asking God's mercy.

He remained thus in silence,
not knowing what to expect.
Finally, 
He raised his head and stood up.
He looked at the mirror once again.
There he saw his idol that was looking back 
at him:
Sharp
Smiling
Elated
Forgiven 
Blessed!
 
God has shown His mercy! 






© Demetrios Trifiatis
    14 January 2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Krutsinger Avatar
January 16, 2021 at 7:41 PM
I enjoy seeing you “inner soul” flung onto a page
Trifiatis Avatar
January 16, 2021 at 11:29 PM
How an understanding of you my dearest, Caren! May the Lord protect you and keep you healthy! Hugs
Tor Avatar
January 14, 2021 at 7:18 PM
That piece Demetrios depicts all of us. It is why we should strive to do as he wants us to do. It is sometimes difficult to live in this carnal body. Exceptional piece that we all should realize we are that person in the mirror. POTD material here my friend...
Trifiatis Avatar
January 15, 2021 at 8:21 AM
Thank you so very much my dearest friend, Michael! God bless you!
Pandit Avatar
January 14, 2021 at 6:17 AM
Superbly done--ending makes an impact my friend. Love the flowers.
Trifiatis Avatar
January 14, 2021 at 7:31 AM
Thank you for your gracious visit and comment, my friend, Vijay! Blessings!`
Mcintosh Avatar
January 14, 2021 at 2:36 AM
This is extraordinary. I love it. Brilliant... A fave for me. God bless you always
Trifiatis Avatar
January 14, 2021 at 4:44 AM
Thank you for your enthusiastic comment my dearest friend, Regina! God bless you and keep you safe!
Cunningham Avatar
January 14, 2021 at 2:33 AM
A verse that easily could be about each and every one of us. We have all strayed from his guiding path at some point in our lives and if we are truly sorry then we too may be shown mercy. Hope alls well Demetrios. Tom
Trifiatis Avatar
January 14, 2021 at 4:42 AM
True , dearest Tom, we all may find ourselves to the same predicament! God have mercy on us! The best defence is to walk on His path of rightusness! Thank you for lovely visit and comment!
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