Forgive us
As we forgive ...12 total reviews
Comment from Verna Cole Mitchell
I agree totally with the ideas presented in your poem, and I'm glad we are not responsible for others' unforgiveness, once we asked to be forgiven. I love your last two lines.
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2022
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I agree totally with the ideas presented in your poem, and I'm glad we are not responsible for others' unforgiveness, once we asked to be forgiven. I love your last two lines.
Comment Written 18-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2022
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Thank you, Verna, very much. It's hard to keep a spirit of forgiveness for those who are now deliberately choosing to hurt, but by God's grace we can.
Comment from Carolyn Dooley
This is perfect. I like, so now I forgive them For not forgiving me. This should help all of us. I want to thank you for giving me something to think about. This poem is a learning tool. Good luck and stay safe.
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2022
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This is perfect. I like, so now I forgive them For not forgiving me. This should help all of us. I want to thank you for giving me something to think about. This poem is a learning tool. Good luck and stay safe.
Comment Written 18-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2022
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Thank you Carolyn! What a lovely review. I am very glad it resonated with you.
Wendy
Comment from LisaMay
I love the illustration you chose - we need to break chains that bind us through not forgiving and be free.
Your words are powerful and personal. It seems you have done everything you can... the last stanza is very telling about others' capacity to forgive when a genuine attempt has been made when we have asked them for forgiveness for any hurt.
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2022
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I love the illustration you chose - we need to break chains that bind us through not forgiving and be free.
Your words are powerful and personal. It seems you have done everything you can... the last stanza is very telling about others' capacity to forgive when a genuine attempt has been made when we have asked them for forgiveness for any hurt.
Comment Written 18-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2022
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Thank you very much. I am still working on the seventy times seven aspect ....
Wendy
Comment from Janice Canerdy
Your poem about forgiveness--and the refusal to grant it--is very thoughtful and moving. If we are sincerely sorry and say so, the ball in then in the other person's court. The end is especially GREAT.
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2022
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Your poem about forgiveness--and the refusal to grant it--is very thoughtful and moving. If we are sincerely sorry and say so, the ball in then in the other person's court. The end is especially GREAT.
Comment Written 17-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2022
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Thank you so much. In one way we must move on, knowing we can do no more. Yet we need to constantly watch that we are not harbouring a sense of injustice, and be ready to forgive their hurtful power play.
Wendy
Comment from Rena Smith
This is a good poem and I like it because the poet talks about forgiveness and also throws in not forgiving. This is a topic that a lot of people wrestle with because we don't want to forgive our fellow man.
Why is forgiveness so hard to do? It's not hard but people just do not want to do it.
But, another important point that I like that the poet makes is to pray if someone refuses to forgive or forget.
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2022
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This is a good poem and I like it because the poet talks about forgiveness and also throws in not forgiving. This is a topic that a lot of people wrestle with because we don't want to forgive our fellow man.
Why is forgiveness so hard to do? It's not hard but people just do not want to do it.
But, another important point that I like that the poet makes is to pray if someone refuses to forgive or forget.
Comment Written 16-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2022
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Thank you very much Rena for your lovely review. Much appreciated.
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
A very touching poem about forgiveness. Saying prayers every night before bedtime and asking for forgiveness, even if we've had a good day helps. God hears us and he answers saying that we are not always to blame. But too stay humble.
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2022
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A very touching poem about forgiveness. Saying prayers every night before bedtime and asking for forgiveness, even if we've had a good day helps. God hears us and he answers saying that we are not always to blame. But too stay humble.
Comment Written 16-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2022
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Thank you very much Rosemary for your thoughtful review, which I appreciate.
Comment from Tom Horonzy
Let it go. You did what you could. Now it is whomever's move. Don't let it be an anchor weighing you down. Find someone to share the love you readily want to share. Good luck
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2022
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Let it go. You did what you could. Now it is whomever's move. Don't let it be an anchor weighing you down. Find someone to share the love you readily want to share. Good luck
Comment Written 16-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2022
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Thank you Tom, A great review, and you are right, I can't do any more.
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Comment from Cristine22
Both giving and asking for forgiveness can be so difficult. It helps me to remember that Christ covers all of it: pain caused by others and the pain we cause as well, whether by initial offense or a refusal to forgive. In time Christ will heal it all. Thanks for sharing this poem; it's quite lovely. Good job!
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2022
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Both giving and asking for forgiveness can be so difficult. It helps me to remember that Christ covers all of it: pain caused by others and the pain we cause as well, whether by initial offense or a refusal to forgive. In time Christ will heal it all. Thanks for sharing this poem; it's quite lovely. Good job!
Comment Written 16-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2022
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Thank you so much - a lovely review, and very encouraging,
Comment from Bridge
I loved your poem It began with a familiar prayer but I loved the tone and the rhyming words. I find a strain of subtle humour through the poem and that is what I find most appealing
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2022
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I loved your poem It began with a familiar prayer but I loved the tone and the rhyming words. I find a strain of subtle humour through the poem and that is what I find most appealing
Comment Written 16-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2022
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Thank you very much for your great review! Appreciated.
Comment from the13thpoet
Hello mystery poet a wonderful Wednesday to you, I hope this finds you well. I liked Forgiveness Poem writing Prompt entry, you executed it well. Nice message and rhymes. Good job and good luck in the contest.
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reply by the author on 16-Feb-2022
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Hello mystery poet a wonderful Wednesday to you, I hope this finds you well. I liked Forgiveness Poem writing Prompt entry, you executed it well. Nice message and rhymes. Good job and good luck in the contest.
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Comment Written 16-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2022
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Thank you so much for your lovely review and good wishes!
