Robert A. Dufresne Poet Acrostic

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F ailing to do this is simply detrimental to one’s own health.
O ften it’s done as a very last  resort before madness sets  in.
R eality dictates that vengeance is venial and vindictive.
G oing forward on an ethical and moral journey towards a more sublime goal
I nvolves practice in this humble virtue as well as others.
V erily it is the key to releasing one’s self from a prison of one’s own making.
E ventually, I’m told, practice of the virtue with prayer makes for a happy life.

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Black Eyed Susan December 5, 2011 at 6:55 AM Very deep poem. I really like the "O" line about madness setting in and how you relate it later to "a prison of one's own making" - so true. great acrostic :)

Natalie The Rogue Rhymer November 22, 2011 at 6:01 PM Really deep poem here Robert-quite nice :)

Joe Maverick November 16, 2011 at 10:30 AM A clear and sensible discription Bob enjoyment and thoughts derived from this..!

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen November 15, 2011 at 9:53 AM Beautiful wisdom expressed in this acrostic poem...forgive. I enjoyed very much. (And thank you for being a community builder and for unselfishly sharing your time to read and encourage poetry on this site. My life took a swift new direction about 8 months ago, and I have not been able to reciprocate. My thanks go to every community builder who enjoys poetry and encourages other poets, like I once tried to do. I love you…all! Lovingly, Dane Ann)

Elizabeth Wesley November 14, 2011 at 6:26 PM I too think we find freedom and release in forgiveness. A verse to live by my friend.

Carolyn Devonshire November 14, 2011 at 1:31 PM Extaordinary acrostic, Rob. It may be difficult to find forgiveness in one's heart, but once we do, we find the wings to soar with happiness again. Excellent! Love, carolyn

Poet Destroyer A November 13, 2011 at 9:23 PM Robert.. very rich in thought... i think.. my prayers are beyond forgivness... ...Enjoyed stopping by tonight, have yourself a lovely night ;-) ,..LINDA

Kim Merryman November 13, 2011 at 8:43 PM I totally agree with your wise observation of forgiveness. Well written, Robert. Kim

Wilma Neels November 13, 2011 at 10:11 AM Awesome way to get your message across Bob, could not agree with you more.. love this especially today.. love Wilma

Carrie Richards November 13, 2011 at 8:51 AM So much to heed, the message is so profound........happiness cannot be found with a hostile, unforgiving heart. I love the simple truth of you poem, Robert!

Broken Butterfly November 13, 2011 at 7:49 AM I really like this form Robert. Your poem is just great. I like the V line the best. I have added you as a fav poet. I hope that is okay with you.