We are wronged by people daily,
but to not forgive is unconscionable.
The Universal King had died for all;
for in eternity's view, we're pardonable.
He has given absolute amnesty
to everyone who has accepted Him.
Make no mistake about this unmerited immunity -
Grace's favor (over the course of Life) wears thin.
Death is inevitable, and our spirits
this mortal frame will leave;
so take advantage of God's condonation
to be granted a heavenly reprieve.
Human lives hang in limbo
under the penalty of death;
speak kindly of others and refrain...
From another wasted breath.
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Author notes
Written November 1st, 2006
Condonation is a real word: you can see more about it at: http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=condonation
Since I believe in the Christ's resurrection, His death is in the past tense.
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Lovely write- and again, the universal truths transcend any one faith. That is the sort of spritual poetry I admire. I also appreciate that your poems are positive and give one a sense of goodness and well being- no hateful exclusive stuff that some "Christian" poetry can contain. I believe Christ's message was a good one. I also believe that as human beings we screw a lot of things up.
This is a lovely poem- Cheers.
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bravo
trust in God and know the laws are in motion, emotions are illusions and they create chaos Jesus taught to turn the other cheek forgiveness is essential it is the essence of love where there is love there is GOD.YOUR POEM IS VERY BEAUTIFUL AND VERY TRUE god bless
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This was a very good read. You painted a very vivid picture. Great imagery. I felt a lot of power in this piece. It also flowed nicely. All and all a very good read. Well done.
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Wow, this is actually really good. I think Imma favourite it..Keep writing<33
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To not forgive those who hurt or wronged you is to punish yourself for what you went through. If you never forgive then you will never forget and the emotions you harbor will drive you insane.
Forgive and forget.
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This is so true, for the Bible said that we shouldn't harbor harsh feelings towards our fellow man in our hearts. But that we should forgive them as Christ also forgave us...
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Oh wow, I do love this poem! I am a very religous person and reading this brings me such pride and happiness, I am faced so many times with friends who do not and won't believe and its just so very frustrating.
I loved the last line, it stuck out so strongly in my mind and made me go, "Wow," as impressive.
Good work!
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yes he was brutaly beaten and hung on a cross on calvary and died and was buried and on those 3 days he went doen to the pits of hell and took the keys back with him and there is nothing that we can do in our life time to repay him for what he has done for us but worship him and pray to him because we are not even worthy but with his love and grace maybe one day we will get to see his face when we eneter into paradise some day soon
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Very nicely written. Brings to mind the saying "To err is human. To forgive is divine." Forgiveness is a must in life to continue with our own. If we carry the weight of grudges, we are surely to become mired down in those feelings. Thank you for sharing this wonderful write and the notes.
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There is praise in my heart when I read this poem - His forgiveness knows no bounds, but we need to take your words " Make no mistake about this unmerited immunity - Grace's favor (over the course of Life) wears thin", very seriously. Our forgiveness of others AND of ourselves is important and possible under this forgivess of God. Thanks for this reminder. Frans.
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I do not really go in for the Christian thing - it is usually too hypocritical for me (think Bush and Blair and their crusade).
However, I read this for what you say, mentally editing out the speculation, and found it quite pleasant. I particularly like the last verse.
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very very well done! I love spiritual poetry and this speaks of lessons so true. It IS a waste of breathe to say things that really don't need saying. Hence the term "If you don't have anything nice to say then don't say it at all" and God did want us to love thy enemy and thy neighbor no matter what wrongs they do us. Great job here
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What a lesson of life,love and forgiveness! You did a wonderful job of portraying the importance in forgiveness. Without it, we cannot recieve the same grace.
GBY
SilverButterfly
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very nice write, we always find it hardest to forgive ourself because its always in our minds to forgive someone els is easy in one ear and out the other
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Ah yes, I like this alot. Your ending verse is incredibly powerful. A sincere warning to all, we will be judged with the same measure we judge others. Very nice write.
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bravo! one of the most difficult things to do is forgive - for healing, for change..for spiritual growth -
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I agree but we are only human.. Sometimes it is hard to forgive the ones who wronged us.
Very good poem Thank you for sharing.
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A beautiful spiritual write. To forgive is divine indeed. If Jesus can do it we all can do it and the saviour died so we could. Your poem is a superior illustration of a great sacrifice for mankind. Well written and well presented.
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What a beautiful message and so very wonderfully penned..you are truly gifted..
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What a Witness to his love................
you are in this piece. If we cannot forgive, God will not forgive us. It is very hard to do and the grace to do so has to come from God alone!!! I was severly physically abused as a child robbing me of a happy go lucky childhood, but it seems as though I have released all anger a long time ago and don't even know how. It comes from the grae God gives us all to forgive. I have a harder time of forgiving myself than others it seems. Thank you fro thid thought provoking piece you have penned!!!~~Toni~~
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Human lives hang in limbo
under the penalty of death;
speak kindly of others and refrain...
From another wasted breath.
My friend I can see the truth of this universal life here in your golden words ..I love your message and your words ....God is touched by the your so beautiful and warm words time and time again and that touch is transferred to us through the wonderful impact of this write..Thank you so much for writing this piece for us..well done..
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I can relate. . .
This poem got me to think about myself for a moment. It made me remember all the times when I would hold grudges for long periods of time, and eventually get over them months or maybe a year later. Now it's hard for me to not forgive and forget.
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This is very true poem and well written. I really didnt like the pardonable part but it fits. I think you could have just put pardoned. Good job this is an inspirational poem.
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i agree no matter what everyone should be forgiven just like jesus forgave us
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Forgiveness keeps friends together. If you don't forgive people around you, you will never have friends, because everyone does something mean to someone else at least once in your life. Friends don't need to hold grudges
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This is so true. What right do we have to hold a grudge. To be forgiven by God we need to forgive those who tresspass against us. Jesus paid such a high price, that we should forgive in an instant
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great poem. i liked it I even showed my friend. Mostly cause Im tryin to get her to forgive me. Great poem
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Wow. Very good. The poem itself was stunning, but that very last line was powerful and effective. I find it such a hard subject to write about - forgiveness. Not to mention such a hard thing to do. You did an excellent job.
Write on!
~*~SP~*~
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Odd.
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I agree.
Forgiveness is what helps us to get past the hatred and the injustice done. It is what separates us from the evil that befell us. I really liked your poem. It is so needed right now. -
Great spiritual poem showing forgivness. I find myself confused by some aspects of religion, the only thing I truly know is that jesus died so our sins could be forgiven. Though I find that hard to belive that would happen considering what we did to him.
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i am sorry but i dident like this peronally it was a beautiful poem but i am athiest but still it was a good poem
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very impressive
Thank you for sharing this poem with us. You are certainly very gifted. May God continue to bless your writing.
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I was drawn in with the title thinking this may be an interesting read not sure what to expect....a pleasant surprise and as i read the truth within the lines was glad i clicked. Your lines flow with ease from the page and the message inspirational. Thank you for the pleasure
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AMEN!
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Joe,
A very impressive write here as well and quite profound in its meaning. If we aren't willing forgive others, then how can He forgive us? Keep the ink flowing and I will keep reading. You are definitely going on my favorites list. Love and hugs...
~Donna~
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Nice.
My brother in Christ
I say this with the utmost respect,
Before you next submit a poem
Run it through spell check.
Just kidding, loved the poem, it had good meter, really liked the last stanza. Good job.
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"A Heavenly reprieve"--such a wondrous wish. As mere humans, if we belive strongly enough, I'm sure that most would pray for death instead of living in this world.
I have a question, a lovely friend of mine asked me about her chances of getting into Heaven if she takes her own life. I told her that I thought it was probably not likely, but I can't actually find it in the Bible. Do you know the answer? Patricia
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Wow! Great poem and so very profoundly true. Well written.
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Truth
Very nicely written. It is so important to forgive one another.
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Wonderful admonishment. I do have a few things:
The Universal King (I am not really familiar with this term). I think the "had" is detrimental to what you are saying. It implies past tense, therefore not applicable to today's world.
Line 8 is confusing, for me. I am not sure what you mean.
Line 11- condonation. What is this. Do you mean commendation?
The last stanza is unclear.
Over all, this could be really good, but I think it needs tweaking. The message is good, and well worth the effort, just not as well executed as it could be.
Thank you for sharing.
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Awesome! Beautiful poem about forgivness. It is so true, we must forgive if nothing more as a thank you for the forgivness we received from God.
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