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.
Poetry, Short Prose and Walking 
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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