Thursday, June 17, 2010

Forgiveness

Can it be said that the strongest people are those who forgive?

Is it not true that anger and resentment make such a task difficult?

Why should the fighters be honored above the peacemakers?

Anyone can form a fist, but few have the courage to forgive.

Words of forgiveness might come easily to some

But to most people, the words stick in their mouths,

Heavy with hatred, immersed in pain

Forgiveness is no easy task

Especially if the culprit is someone held dear

Why make the effort you might ask?

To be wrapped in a cocoon of anger and regret

Is to be withdrawn from the love of family and friends

Cut off from the joy of living with hope and love in our hearts

Forgiveness is one of the most difficult virtues to practice

But it makes life all the more enjoyable

So tear off your wrappings of anger and suffering

Forgive the ones who caused you pain

A new day is dawning

And you must greet the day with an open heart

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