What You Do Next

Forgiveness doesn't cost a cent
   nor does it take brute strength.
It's, actually a harder task
   to hold a grudge for length.
Most quarrels start as simple things
   that words can escalate.
The damage done, with just the tongue,
   should not determine fate.
Although it's wrong, emotions strong,
   sometimes can take control.
The actions next, revealing best,
   the truth within the soul.

Written by,
Sheri Lynne Evans
started 
March 3, 2020
completed
May 17, 2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020


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Date: 6/2/2020 3:39:00 PM
Thank God I was able to use my actions to make up for the words of my youth with my mom. Amen
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Date: 6/2/2020 10:25:00 AM
Very important...What you do in those circumstances...if you can ride over the humps maybe you will not regret your actions...
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Date: 6/2/2020 3:40:00 PM
My reply is above sorry not very computer great lol Thankyou
Date: 5/17/2020 11:46:00 AM
We all say or do things at times that we know are wrong, the bigger person will always say "I was wrong, I'm sorry." Nicely penned, Sheri. John
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Date: 5/20/2020 8:09:00 PM
Thankyou John, 1st poem written since I lost mom. Feels good ty
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