Wishing enemies well

Day and night we toiled but some aims were foiled
by souls who opposed us, thwarting our goal
but we wished all well, since our heart’s unsoiled 
and detractors merely play their life role.

Made in His image, we are living light,
yet on earth we burn, since we’re here to learn,
so be it boon or blight, it is alright,
for when we forgive, God’s grace we so earn.

Reptiles in human form create a storm
but in timeless time, they will heed love’s chime,
so we send them pulsations of joy warm,
that divine entwined, they heavenward climb.

Seeds of love sowed, repays our soul’s debts owed,
thus breath by breath bliss in heart is endowed.

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Date: 1/6/2024 2:23:00 PM
Nicely done..Congratulations on your placement in the forgiveness contest..
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Date: 1/6/2024 5:44:00 PM
Thank you, Silent One
Date: 1/4/2024 7:36:00 PM
"Made in His image, we are living light, yet on earth we burn, since we’re here to learn" - Beautifully written. Congratulations on your win.
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Date: 1/4/2024 8:10:00 PM
Thank you, dear Chris
Date: 1/4/2024 10:15:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading this lovely write. Forgiveness is Not for them but for Us. Forgive then send them on their way. Have a blessed day writing away........................
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Date: 1/4/2024 8:10:00 PM
Yes, forgiveness is for us, for self-healing. Therefore acceptance of all, as they are is preferable since then we feel no sense of injury, obviating need to forgive.
Date: 12/21/2023 6:52:00 AM
I love this !! Thank you for sharing this brilliant piece. Blessings to you
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Date: 12/21/2023 7:38:00 AM
So happy these words resonate in your glowing heart, Jasen
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