by Ann Maire Mitchell, 2019
Forgive how many times? the disciples did ask And when the answer came, they weren’t up to the task Seventy times seven our Lord was heard to say To do that, we will surely have to pray Of course we think to ourselves now and then I can forgive a new offense and maybe even ten But it is the hurt from long ago that haunts us still And forgiving that takes more than just our will Not 140 separate offenses against me were done Good lord, no, it was only the one Revisited again and again in my minds eye Feeding anger or a wounded heart til I cry So maybe that was what He meant Lest too many wasted days are spent Look up so you can move on Forgive over and over until the pain is gone Forgive offenses old and new But know that sometimes once just won’t do So when dark reminiscence creeps in Forgive once, then twice, and then forgive all over again
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Thanks Tina! Hope you are doing well
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