Forgiving You

Forgiveness in marriage, confusion in relationship, uncertainty

You hurt my feelings
I cried a'lot
I wrote this in my book
my words are all I've got

You did something
I couldn't have done to you
But I forgave you all the same
Because thats what God would want me to do

You screamed and yelled
and blamed it on your past
I listened in silence
Hoping it wouldn't last

I forgave you in spite of all
you have done to me
For forgiving is the least I can do
For my soul to be free

You hurt my children
in their innocent hearts
But I forgave you, like I always do
To keep from tearing us apart

Forgiving you seems to be
an everyday ordeal
And even though I try to smile
Happy is not what I feel

Forgiving you comes natural
But one day, I'll walk away
For I can only take so much
and my love for you will fade

Author's Note

No notes. Just me.

Reviews

[Barbara Walker]

Wow, this is powerful. It's emotional, but straight-forward, just telling it like it is. Why is it the beautiful soul's seem to get hurt the most? If I were the one this was addressed to, I think that last stanza would hit me like someone punched me in the stomach and I would realize , even if I wanted to change, I've hurt you too much and it's too late. Strong poem! Barbara

[Imperfection]

Strong feelings here.

I think it is important to be able to forgive but most of us find it as difficult as impossible. I'm glad you're able to do that.

For forgiving is the least I can do
For my soul to be free

I loved these lines most in this piece. One must learn the lesson and move on or else life becomes like a burden... hard to carry.

Great write.

[radian7]

I have tolerated unhappy situations. Fortunately wonderful moments of clarity have been a key to freedom and sanity.