The Hurdles of Forgiveness

The Hurdles of Forgiveness

Forgiveness is a skill, a strength
because it is born out of character
and does not come easy.
It is a  mountain encountered on life’s road, 
a steep climb to condonation,
reaching the summit to find peace and healing 
waiting to embrace you.
Without forgiveness, there can be no peace.

Forgiveness is a choice, an attitude
which must be learned.
unlocking  chains of bitterness and resentment
allowing  the spirit to  soar free.
Forgiveness is a check, ripped in half
cashed only by the mind,
satisfying all debts.
It is the needle that mends the soul.

Forgiveness is love.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Andresen Avatar
February 17, 2012 at 7:07 AM
Agree with you Liz...forgiveness is love,very well written - thank you. - oxox love Anne-Lise
Culverhouse Avatar
February 17, 2012 at 6:48 AM
Beautiful write....forgiveness is not a mortal gift.....as you say it mends the soul.
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