The Gift of Forgiveness
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.
Forgiveness is the gift of give-and-take;
heals the forgiver and offender's ache.
Copyright © Sandra Haight | Year Posted 2021
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