James C Bryant Jr. Poet Light Verse

I Forgive Them

I forgive my antagonist from the beginning to end, there are so many my heart never did 
mend.

From a time way back when only I remember, left my heart chilled like the month of 
December.

I never knew why I was hazed and hassled so; so I write to forgive you so that I may let go. 
Writing of this takes me back and angers me; vivid and sharp are the memories of torture to 
me. 

Set afire one time held and beaten on another the memories I have you don’t wish on each 
other.

So I write this short verse, wishing you well without curse. 
Immersed in pain and solitude I will not be construed given the time all this happened I 
should have lost this attitude.
 
I forgive you all without a doubt leaving it in the hands of the Lord he has all my clout. 
There’s no need for me to search and take you out…

						
James C Bryant Jr.
						
July 15, 2010

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Poet Destroyer A April 10, 2016 at 3:06 AM James C Bryant Jr., you've expressed yourself well, I enjoyed your poem. **LINDA**

Skat A August 25, 2015 at 11:42 PM JAMES, Enjoyed this very much... SKAT

David Smalling September 10, 2010 at 2:56 PM Forgiveness is God's first principle of healing, I pray his love may make you whole. My sympathy and regards.