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I, of the Storm

'Tis grace alone that pardons me

 Despite those wishing reprimand

Thus should I offer t'other cheek

 Attend alone, the righteous hand

      With love ... and aim to understand.




~ 1st Place ~  in the "Week 1 March 2019, Any Form - Theme" Poetry Contest, Brian Strand, Judge & Sponsor.

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Juliet Ligon Date: 3/1/2019 2:21:00 PM Great perspective, gracefully penned. Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 3/1/2019 7:28:00 PM That's very kind, Juliet, thank you so much, my friend! :-)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 3/1/2019 10:18:00 AM Lovely lines my friend. That image extra touching today, just had my most cherished dove, Loverboy, feeding in my hand; he's really showing his age... I will have to let go of him soon. :( xomo <3 Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 3/1/2019 7:27:00 PM Oh, I hope you have as much time as possible with your Loverboy ... their spirits fill us, as all animals are about pure emotion, no layers to peel. He sounds wonderful. Blessings.

John Hamilton Date: 2/28/2019 12:11:00 PM Interesting write Greg, sometimes we need to forgive others and sometimes they need to forgive us, we all can at times be the I of the storm, nice wordplay! Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 3/1/2019 7:26:00 PM Yes, we always need to forgive others, as we are ALL imperfect and fall short, and also because WE have been forgiven. Sadly, we won't always be treated similarly. Blessings and thanks, my friend.