The hurtful
actions had shattered my heart
In the form of deceit and lies that were
told.
My anger
lashed out with fervor and force
To protect the wounds of ego and
pride.
I could not
contain the hurt I felt,
Nor the mournful sorrow I suffered
inside.
How can I
forgive, am I expected to forget
These appalling deeds directed at
me?
And, if I
forgive, will it happen again?
Just how vulnerable must I
be?
I could not
sleep, I could not eat.
I carried this anger bold and
brave.
"I had been
wronged; had been deceived."
The anger validation had all been
saved.
But, I soon
grew tired and weary of heart,
With the anger becoming a heavy
load.
I prayed to
God and humbly said,
"I am hurting; please help me down this
road."
He said, "You
must forgive . . . "
"Me, forgive? But it was I who was
wronged!"
"But my
child, you are the burdened one -
While the other stays healthy and
strong."
"Forgiveness
is for you, and you alone,
For you are the one carrying the
load.
When
you forgive, your burden will lift
And you will again travel light upon the
road."
~ author unknown
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