July 19, 2026 Entered in the Premiere Poetry Contest, “Mend the Fences or Burn the Bridges” Sponsor, Margarita Lillico
Forgiveness is a cleansing of the soul when hurtfulness by others causes pain. With grudges held, the spirit is not whole; they stab the heart and overload the brain. A letting go of bad things that have passed done unto us by family or friends, releases them from wrongs they have amassed- so from their side, feel free to make amends. A two-way street- forgiveness is the balm: forgiver gifts the chance to wipe the slate; offender accepts kindly with aplomb- and mending can begin for future fate.
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