The Prison

There is a prison inside everyone,
Where unforgiveness hides.
There are no bars on the windows,
No locks on the doors,
No guards and no wardens,
But unhappiness and loneliness abide.

Only you can open that prison,
And chase the unforgiveness away.
When Love and Forgiveness enter,
Unforgiveness cannot stay.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Toluwalope Gideon Avatar
January 2, 2017 at 4:40 PM
A masterclass, thanks for sharing this Betty.
Butler Avatar
January 2, 2017 at 5:54 PM
Thank you Adeniji.
Wanter Avatar
January 2, 2017 at 12:11 PM
Lovely, Betty.
Butler Avatar
January 2, 2017 at 3:23 PM
Glad you enjoyed Sunlite.
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