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Portrait of Pardon

A harsh, unkind word tumbles out, maybe three,
   frustrations are voiced and we just can't agree.
The day becomes silent - the hours grow long,
   sleep is elusive with feelings still strong.

One of us crosses the river called Worry
   building the bridge that begins with "I'm sorry".
Humility blossoms the flower of embrace,
   painting a portrait of pardon and grace.

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Silent One

Date: 1/6/2024 2:21:00 PM

Nice alliterations John..Congratulations on your placement in the forgiveness contest..

Christuraj Alex

Date: 1/4/2024 7:29:00 PM

"Humility blossoms the flower of embrace, painting a portrait of pardon and grace" - you have beautifully brought out the role of humility in forgiveness. Congratulations on your win.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/4/2024 10:05:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading this wonderful write on forgiveness. I say, bless them/let them go... Have a blessed day writing away........................

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 12/31/2023 3:41:00 PM

Hi John hope you are well. A powerful write but how true you speak one must come forward with I'm sorry and then a loving embrace. It is the bandaid needed as when your child first fall, or tray of tea for two with a chocolate offered ss an olive branch with an I'm sorry . Stupid squabbles that erupt into a big argument. Pride must never come in the way here .Hope Christas snd New Year tonight were blessed and fun both together. Hugs and best wishes for 2024 my friend Jennifer

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 12/31/2023 3:45:00 PM

Sorry about my typos for some reason edit did not allow me in.Jen

Paige Hind

Date: 12/20/2023 5:44:00 PM

True words, and a pleasure to read!

Ilene Bauer

Date: 12/19/2023 9:32:00 AM

well said, john! i love the "river called Worry" with the bridge waiting to be crossed. very poetic!

John Watt
Date: 12/20/2023 7:34:00 AM

Thank you, Ilene. I appreciate you and your words so much!

Lin Lane

Date: 12/19/2023 5:31:00 AM

It shouldn’t matter who puts the first plank down in building that bridge. Gideon valued peace more than pride and so should we. “Humility blossoms the flower of embrace.” Yes it does, John. You’ve written a good reminder.

John Watt
Date: 12/20/2023 7:33:00 AM

Thank you, Lin. You are always good at grasping my meanings and drawing out encouraging insights. Blessings on your day ~ John