There are times when you are wronged
Taken away from where you once belonged
It can sit in your stomach like a rotten meal
And ruin your days, diminish what’s real
The bitterness takes away your joy
Constantly eats away your soul
Twists and turns your story
Takes you away from former glory
You may feel that you’re about to break
Under the weight of hate
It may be justified
But have you ever tried
Forgiveness
Forgiveness is the only way to right the wrongs
Bring you back where you belong
Fill you back up like a satisfying meal
Put back into focus what matters, what’s real
Forgiveness will restore your joy
And replenish your soul
It will renew your story
Return you to former glory
You may feel that you’re about to break
Under the weight of hate
It may be justified
But have you ever tried
Forgiveness
By Royce Waxenfelter
10/4/22
