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I Forgive

To forgive is to let go To let bygones pass by Its to say thank you for the experience To accept, and declutter our mind Forgiveness creates a beautiful paradigm shift It's a peaceful, euthymic state It's the quieting of the internal critic Its where we become liberated from self-hate Its an awareness of a destructive narrative Its observing, without attaching to the words Its self-compassion Its letting go, while at the same time, being heard So, let's clarify our thoughts Carefully evaluate the validity of feelings in our life Recognition - all of life has been necessary Forgiveness - it heals the inside

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John Watt

Date: 7/14/2020 12:57:00 AM

Kelly, you have a real psychological, even philosophical flair to your poetry that I enjoy. I love your treatment of forgiveness as a necessity for bringing healing to the soul. I like your line "It's the quieting of the internal critic". Easier said than done, but when done, so healthy. I've enjoyed reading your poetry tonight. Warm regards ~ John

Kelly Hitchcock
Date: 7/14/2020 5:22:00 AM

Thanks John, I'm glad my interest are coming through. I'm fascinated by human behavior. My real job is personal training, so i have the incredible opportunity to work one on one with people 10 hours a day. This profession has driven me in to the fields of psychology and philosophy. Poetry has become a great source of therapy for me. I've become better at listening and being in the moment because every hour provides a potential poem. Thanks so much for your comments, Kelly