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.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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January 6, 2024 at 2:23 PM
Nicely done..Congratulations on your placement in the forgiveness contest..
Seeker Avatar
January 6, 2024 at 5:44 PM
Thank you, Silent One
Alex Avatar
January 4, 2024 at 7:36 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.
Seeker Avatar
January 4, 2024 at 8:10 PM
Thank you, dear Chris
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January 4, 2024 at 10:15 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........................
Seeker Avatar
January 4, 2024 at 8:10 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.
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December 21, 2023 at 6:52 AM
I love this !! Thank you for sharing this brilliant piece. Blessings to you
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December 21, 2023 at 7:38 AM
So happy these words resonate in your glowing heart, Jasen
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