While walking I recall whom I once was,
Some child, perhaps, more often someone who
Did not do what I now would do, because
At that time that was not what I thought true.
Was that child only me or was it you?
Defiled and broken, not worth much at all,
I catch it in my arms and break its fall.
Text: Linked to dVerse Poetics. Jilly is hosting with the theme of giving twisted adages. I twisted the adage “forgive and forget”. I am also linking this to Debbie Roth’s Forgiving Fridays since the poem was inspired by her four-step practice of forgiveness.
Photos: “Rays and Blue Circle on Green”, above, and “Room to Grow”, below.
The best thing in the world is to have someone to catch you when you fall!!
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It is. Thank you, Annell!
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I love this… maybe we can save ourselves by saving someone else.
The greatest gift is to let someone help you.
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We can. Thank you, Bjorn!
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Wonderful, Frank! That last line is beautiful and I always love the spoken word.
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I am glad you liked the audio. Thank you, Jilly!
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I do like that last line, Frank.
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I am glad you liked that line. Thank you, Jane!
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🙂
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I liked the twist of focus /was it me, or was it you?/. The positive energy of the last line shifts into the fast lane; all white light and kind.
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That line was the twist. I am glad you noticed. Thank you, Glenn!
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The last line clinches this. It makes right a sad situation.
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I am glad that last line resolved the situation. Thank you, Vivian!
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Great last line!
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Thank you!
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I love this whole thing Frank! The title is amazing!
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Thank you, Mary! The title I hoped twisted the adage enough for the prompt.
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Love your adage! Forgiveness makes it unnecessary to remember!
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We don’t have to worry about forgetting. Thank you, Dwight!
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very nice Frank. seemed like a beautiful prayer to me.
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I am glad it sounded like a prayer. Thank you, Gina!
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you are welcome Frank
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I like what you did here, Frank. The audio version really helped me get the gist.
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I am glad the audio version helped. I sometimes make them so I can hear if the poem made any sense. Thank you, V.J.!
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That’s a good idea!
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I like the line did not do what now I would do, it’s showing an innocence we all lost. Truly brilliant.
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Our innocence is often mistaken. Thank you!
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“Was it me or was it you?” Forgiveness we can offer ourselves..so yes we can give the same forgiveness to another. Brilliant write.
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Forgiveness blends us all together. Thank you, Dorianna!
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I love this SO MUCH!!!! I can’t even begin to tell you how much. Happy tears. Happy tears.
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I am glad you enjoyed this! Thank you, Marian!
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I like how the poem’s thoughts and actions show forgiveness and empathy rather than stating it directly.
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It is best in general to show it. Words aren’t enough to capture it directly. Thank you, Janice!
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Child Forgiving
Adult in
us Forgiving
Child in us Forgiving
Others Child and Adult Similar and Different too..:)
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Forgiveness all around. Thank you, Fred!
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SMiLes..
Welcome
Frank..:)
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Powerful poem, beautifully phrased. From the way you read it though, I imagined another stanza or two, so I’m wondering if this is part of something else, a further mulling over of thoughts.
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There could be more. This particular theme keeps coming back. Thank you, Ronnie!
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Sound advice (even with the twist), and a great sound cloud. Of course, as always, the pictures!
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Thank you, Charley! I am glad you enjoyed them.
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The last three lines are beautiful!
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I am glad you liked them, Reena!
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This is so nice, Frank!
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Thank you, Sascha!
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I love that last line!
I’m reminded of the saying, “it’s easy to forgive but harder to forget.”
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I suspect one need never completely forget to forgive. What one remembers changes. Thank you, Lillian!
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Merccy is the hardest lesson to learn. Love the rhythm of this one, Frank! Great take on the adage!
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Mercy is hard to learn. Thank you, Frank!
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Frank, I am so touched by this poem! It takes such compassion to be with that little one inside that has hurt feelings from childhood. And I love the last line of catching this part of you in your embrace – this is so loving and supportive. I’m glad you were inspired by the 4 steps from last week’s post. (I’m still doing them every day. They help me know I’m home.)
Blessings to you, Frank. I’ll share this tomorrow! ~Debbie
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I like your four-steps. Stating them like you did make them easier to remember like a ritual. Thank you, Debbie!
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