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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state 
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One tends to forgive but if the act of forgiveness is not complete there is no safe return to blissful states and wound repairs are partial as mental sores refuse to heal rancor creeps in through the cracks morbid vengeance like meats stacked on racks cured for their perverse flavour in the smoke rooms of long term memory are picked for taste tests. Calm may return to the battlefronts but when one cannot or will not escape an urge to criticize for its own pleasure where can forgiveness begin? [This message has been edited by ecrivan (10-09-2004 07:11 PM).] |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
ecrivan A good subject for a poem...and not an easy thing for many to do...What is the right way? Enjoyed this poem and the thought behind it. |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
um....remind me not to get on your wrong side Bello!!  I enjoyed the read.Roniece Dawson-Bruce |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
thought-provoking read |
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Kahlil Senior Member
since 2003-04-12
Posts 1881 |
Martin: "morbid vengeance"...perfect depiction that makes the anger drool... Forgiveness must begin with forgiving oneself...that is the most difficult step. I'm keeping this one... K |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
When we are truly, completely forgiving ourselves and others, peace is guaranteed. Thank you for this significant, well written piece about forgiveness. It begins in the heart ... Very much on this Earth depends on forgiveness. Love, Margherita |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
I don't have an answer to how, but I am doing my best by taking the initiative and keeping channels open...it's not at all costs though.There is such a thing as self-respect. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Jesus said: "Father forgive them, they don't know what they do" .... and also "forgive seventy times seven ..." (Matt. 18) .....it's about elevating the level of consciousness. We are all learning to love, sometimes we fail. I think self-respect increases by being able to forgive others and ourselves. My thoughts, dear poet friend. Love, Margherita |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
many tend to look at forgiveness as something we do for the offender. in truth, it is a gift we give to ourselves for the very reasons you have spoken, it heals our soul and brings us closure. sometimes, we even must first forgive ourselves of our anger and vulnerability to be able to then move on and forgive other for the pain they've caused us. much to chew on here - much truth spoken. Susan Happiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
good read |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
Margherita, I think self-respect increases too by being able to forgive others and ourselves but we have the ability to decide on the its modality. That my opinion. I'd like to see you apply what you've stated from the scripture and then write back on it's success. Don't know about you but I live in the real world, appreciate your take on the quote but it doesn't mix well with me. |
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