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Forgiving others and forgiving self

To find peace
Forgive and love with grace

Better yet
Don’t judge in the first place



‘To give up resentment against or the desire to punish; stop being angry with; pardon’ -- this is how the Webster’s Dictionary defines “forgive”.

I see true forgiveness as giving up my judgment. We do not know enough to judge why things are so.

Does our forgiving help ourselves? How do we feel when we hold a grudge? Is it fun? Is it pleasant? What is constantly occupying our minds when we are full of resentment? Who are we really punishing?

So, get started and write your poem on forgiving others and forgiving yourself.

Poems not pertaining to this will be removed.
Poems more than 100 lines will be removed. Sorry, but I can't handle these. It overflows my brain.

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on July 8
  • Rewards: Gold: 400, Silver: 200, Bronze: 200, Honorable mention: 4 people
  • Final notes:
    I enjoy reading, but not judging. I have learned much from this contest. I moved the finalist around several times, so in the end it was just musical chairs. Thank you all.

Contest Winners

  1. Grudge And Grace
    The grim and gruesome Ogre Grudge
    Is such a crude curmudgeon,
    by Mercury Rising 41 lines, 5 comments, on Jun 24 2:18 PM. In Forgiveness and Resentment
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  2. There Comes A Time
    Rising up, inch by inch, flowing high to lap the edges
    Of a porcelain being. Pour in these mistakes so vulgar,
    by Girl With Guitar 25 lines, 8 comments, on Jun 28 3:31 AM. In Forgiveness
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  3. Forgiveness comes from strength
    The life is a complicated knot.
    We spent our whole time to open it.
    by Freelance writer 27 lines, 3 comments, on Jun 29 5:41 AM
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  4. The Red Rose
    by thelordreigns 41 lines, 73 comments, on Jul 16 9:13 PM 2005. In Hope
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  5. Your While
    As the shadows stretch and then recede-
    as the snowy earth gives way to seed
    by SteveS 46 lines, 12 comments, on Jun 24 11:12 AM. In Inspirational, Life
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  6. We All Stumble
    Feet sometimes leave the wisest path,
    hearts sometimes are filled with wrath.
    by WolfHeart 12 lines, 41 comments, on Jun 24 11:58 AM. In Hope, Life, Society
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  7. Silk, Tapestries and Lasers
    This myriad hued skein of silk that binds us is fragile
    Woven from ancient, divine words it may be
    by aslanlight 27 lines, 5 comments, on Jun 26 9:10 AM. In Life, Thoughts
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  8. Reciprocity
    You've got to give love
    If you'd get love
    by Kathleen a Nazarene 39 lines, 6 comments, on Feb 7 7:30 PM 2008. In Video, Lyrics, Spiritual, Inspirational, Message, Love, Thoughts, Hope, Life
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  9. Error: Unable to find finalist item 5392823, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
  10. The Mental Hospital
    Many Years ago
    A man of solid faith
    by Janice M Pickett 40 lines, 4 comments, on Jun 24 1:54 PM
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  11. Time for Closure
    It’s time to look for closure; to put bygones in the past.
    by passim 20 lines, 10 comments, on Mar 26 6:27 PM 2007. In Inspirational, Thoughts
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]

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  • sahdana silver member
    June 24
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    Fantastic Contest!!!

    YES!!!!!!!!!!!! what a fantastic contest and some GREAT ENTRIES-THanxxx! and Joyous Blessings to us all...


  • Stuart Higginson gold member
    June 24
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    Excellent contest theme! Shall see what I can produce for it.


  • thelordreigns gold member
    July 8
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    Thank you so much for the honorable mention. I am honored. Thank you also for the opportunity to share my poem again.


    Congratulations to all the winners.

    - joanne -


  • Girl With Guitar silver member
    July 9
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    Thank you so much for the silver! Congratulations to all other winners
    A lovely contest