Forgive and forget isn't easy
that's where imperfection comes in,
we humans are not perfect species
not easy to skirt around sin.
To find inner peace takes a lifetime
not everyone finds what they seek,
the past can't be locked in a casket
as lips that are sealed need to speak.
Forgiveness requires special courage
involving the shedding of pride,
a trait not that easy to swallow
is something we find hard to hide.
Until olive branches are offered
all traces of anger must cease,
to offer the cheek without malice
will prepare us for God's inner peace.
A contest entry
- Inner Peace by Kari.
1500 points, ended May 27, 2008, 15 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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A beautifully penned piece, with a wonderful message!
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Wow! This is a very http://allpoetry.com/poem/4257255powerful write. I can relate to this as I am having a difficult time forgiving for good. Just when I think I have forgiven, the anger sneaks back in. I love what you have penned here. Here is a link to one I recently wrote concerning forgiveness that you may relate to. Blessings Patty
http://allpoetry.com/poem/4257255
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This piece was so very thought provoking, and beautiful. What a deep, and meaningful message!
Kari
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This is a beautiful poem with a hidden message and it fits the contest prompt to a tee. Rhyme and flow are perfect and make this a great read.
All the best in the contest.
Love you
Suz
xxxxx
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Wow, I agree with this poem completely...it has a very truthful, peaceful air to it. Humans aren't perfect, but I wish we were....Great write!
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