Notes About The Poem

Forgive me Poetry Contest

Sponsored by Matt Caliri

12/25/24

I choose to forgive

I choose to forgive
when things take too long for others
because my life often gets in the way

Sometimes I wander off
on a tangent of activity
or sometimes I am shoved

And I can't breathe or 
slow down until my task is done
and all I want to do next is rest

Life can get busy, hectic, or troublesome
in the blink of an eye
and I need to hold on for dear life

Forgiveness is a lot better for the soul
than resentment or anger
and I choose to forgive
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Caliri Avatar
March 23, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Love your approach on tackling forgiveness! Congrats on 5th place out of 38 entries. Love the logistical steps laid out to be a better human.
Hassall Avatar
March 24, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Thank you, Matt!
Seeker Avatar
December 26, 2024 at 7:10 AM
Way to be, Kath, God bless
Hassall Avatar
March 29, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Thank you!
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace