Let it ride...

Sometimes we must let things go...

Let it ride...

So many trials and tribulations in this fast paced life
we live,

So many grudges held against others for mistakes made
today and yesteryear,

So much love lost for the things that happen big or small,

Time is being wasted and love is drowning in the vast sea
of hate,

I say " let it ride "

If we could use that energy to forgive and move on
we wouldn't feel the suffocation of drowning,

I try to remind myself that most of that suffocating
feeling comes from within,

I have noticed when I let it ride, or in other words forgive
and move forward that drowning feeling doesn't linger,

I have found this easier said then done but I have also
found that when I do so, things seem easier to deal with
when I can breathe,

The enormous sea is filled with hate and the only way to
keep from adding to it is to do our part to not fall into it's
depth,

So like a surfer catching a wave and enjoying a piece of freedom
we should follow this example and find our piece of freedom
on the wave of forgiveness and " let it ride "

Author's Note

God is good!!!

Reviews

[Lydia Shutter]

Very wise life advice. If we allow it to fester, we are only hurting ourselves. If we forgive and move on, we are the winners. Lydi**

[Jamestown]

I agree:) thx for checking it out and b-blessed!

[Terrence Chang]

Nice one James. Well written Lets ride

[Jamestown]

Thanks for checking it out and b-blessed!

[guy drori]

I agree very much with what you have written. Indeed we spend much time hating and envying others and holding grudges. I aslo very much agree with what you wrote in the end- finding our peace and freedom like a surfer catching waves. Thanks for sharing !

[Jamestown]

Thanks for checking it out and b-blessed!

[Jordan]

Have you ever considered releasing your own book of poetry? I can see it now in the Lifeway Best Seller section.

[Jamestown]

Thanks for such kind words, and yes I'm in that process as we speak:)
All in due time, thanks again:)

[Dear Aurth,]

After accepting Christ and trying to follow his teaching .... Forgiveness is one virtue he taught us ... Let it go ... There comes a peace then ....

[Dear Aurth,]

Loved it .... God is good ....

[Jamestown]

All the time God is good, PTL!

[marcus]

Love can conquer hate! Great poem!!

[Jamestown]

Thanks for checking it out and b-blessed!

[alf]

Hi James. What a great read this was!!! You take a major message, fill it with potency and deliver it all in a wonderful poem!!! I especially loved . . . the mistakes we made today and yesteryear!!! it's not often I will take a single line or phrase from a poem, but those words show the strength of your message more than any others!!! Love this . . . no, luuuuuuuuuv this, alf

[Jamestown]

Thanks my dear friend, always appreciate your review:)

[alf]

James, you have a beautiful mind, my friend!!!

[Jamestown]

I feel exactly the same of you my friend,
by the way, why were you in the hospital if you don't
mind me asking?

[alf]

Don't mind. Have had cancer and now lymphedema, trying to get the swellings down in my legs and ankles so I can get around. Just a pain!!! alf

[brandubh]

Great lesson to learn, "Teach me the wisdom of remembering, Give me the wisdom to forget." A very enjoyable read.

[Jamestown]

Thanks for checking it out and b-blessed!

[W R Stowe]

Exactly right we must forgive to be forgiven by God great piece Jamestown

Bill

[Jamestown]

Thanks for checking it out and b-blessed!

[W R Stowe]

your welcome

[jacob erin-cilberto]

forgiving and moving forward...the best way to steer the ship...we will go much farther in miles and further in spirit.

love the title...made me think of the BTO song of the same name..

"and would you fly, if i told you that i lied and would you say goodbye, or would you let it ride?"

[Jamestown]

Fantastic song, gr8 lyrics:)
Thanks again and b-blessed!