The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong. ~Mahatma Gandhi
I’m
Angry.
Frustrated
At pettiness.
This silent treatment
Is getting more than old.
Same argument as before
With no resolution in sight.
Surely we can do better than that.
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Like clouds boiling in a darkened sky
Our emotions take center stage.
What we need to remember
Is why we’re together
And how strong we are
When united.
Let’s forgive
Again,
Love.
Musings by an ND Domer's Mom 
Super poem. Forgiveness is a blessing when given
And received! Like a good storm, it clears the air. Thanks for stopping by, John.
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Powerful poem, Debbie. Sometimes when petty stuff stacks up, I remember Robben Island & Nelson Mandela’s forgiveness that enabled him to unite a country divided.
Great example, Virginia — thank you! I think we’re all called to overcome the petty stuff. Blessings and hugs from Central Illinois!
Love this. The form and the message, Debbie.
Thanks so much, Barb. Glad you liked it … and that it resonated.
Great stuff, Debbie! Love the message and the way you’ve done it… 🙂
Thank you so much, FF. I appreciate your reading it, and I’m glad to hear it touched you!
Debbie the picture you chose to go with your powerful and inspiring words about forgiveness go perfect together! I also love the quote you shared by Gandhi!
It’s so true, it takes strength to forgive. To be honest, forgiveness is not something that comes easy to me. Depending upon the situation and what exactly happened between myself and the other person(s), my struggle is in “trusting” them again. I’m a very loyal person to friends and family members who I love very much. So when that loyalty is disrespected, it takes time for me to trust again. I’m just be honest.
FAB post, my friend! Have a fabulous week!
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Ron, might that be the Italian in you?? I’m half Italian, too, and we tend to love fiercely … and shun just as fiercely. It’s something my dad never fully understood. He was more of a live and let live kind of guy. Genes are funny things and the disparity between nationalities can be striking.
I know what you mean about trusting. Yes, it’s awfully hard to get past some hateful things said and done to us, often under the guise of love. And frankly, some people just don’t seem to deserve our loyalty or trust. ‘Tis a puzzlement, as the King of Siam said!
Enjoy your week, my friend. xx
Oh, this is superb. And, somehow, just what I needed to read right now. Thank you, Debbie.
Always makes me happy to hear that something I wrote touched another soul, Lucy! Glad this one was what you needed to hear — hang in there, whether forgiving or receiving forgiveness.
I really felt this one! I’m hanging in, fear not. All is good 🙂
Wonderful Gandhi quote and poem to go with it! This is very true, Debbie, pettiness is pathetic, but many times we can get swept up in it. I loved the imagery of the boiling clouds. Nice poem 😀
Glad you liked it, Lana — thanks for telling me so!!
A wonderful poem, in content — and look at that form! Am I grinning, or what? Good for you! It’s very well done. Etheree would be proud of you, girl! It really worked well. I’ve not done a double yet. Now you’re inspiring me!
Is that what it’s called, a double Etheree? Trust me, I had NO idea! Just beginner’s dumb luck. Thanks for educating me this morning, and I’m glad you liked my initial effort. Who knows? Maybe I’ll give it a whirl again some other day!!
Oh how I feel you in this, D. Praying for peace within, my friend. ♡
Thanks so much, Audrey — praying for peace is a good thing to do!