My resolution for those tears now past
Are that the present day may rise and bring
Forgiveness. May regrets not yearn to last,
But let the fearful future learn to sing.
Linked to dVerse Poetics where Merril is hosting and to Debbie Roth’s Forgiving Fridays. And to Linda G. Hill’s Just Jot It January.


Let the future learn to sing – I like that, Frank.
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Thank you, Dan!
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Oh yes… we need to let the fearful future sing.
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Yes. Thank you, Bjorn!
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Yes — may the future sing….a beautiful aria of joy and peace! 🙂
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Thank you, Lillian!
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I hope you are well and will have a good and friendly year!
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We are well. Best wishes for you this new year, Danik!
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A poem more of us could do with taking to hear. Lovely.
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Thank you, Carol!
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Yes, forgiveness–perhaps not forgetting though–and so the future can learn to sing. Something to be hoped for.
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We don’t often forget and sometimes we can barely forgive enough to breathe. Thank you, Merril, and thank you for the theme today!
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You’re welcome!
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That last line is glorious.
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Thank you, Sarah!
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There is power in forgiveness and choosing to see the future in a bright spot. Love your photos Frank. Thanks for reminding me about forgiveness.
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Thank you, Grace! It is Debbie Roth who keeps reminding me that the theme never goes old.
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As so many have already said, that’s a lovely last line.
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Thank you, Jane!
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🙂
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Yes
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Thank you!
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The best resolution and I love the final line, Frank!
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Thank you, Kim!
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The last line–the last line is killer , a poem in itself. I like the hopefulness I’m encountering out here on the trail. 2019 looms large and shining.
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I am glad you liked that line. Thank you, Glenn!
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So heartbreakingly full of hope! 🙂 Wonderful, Frank!
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I like how you use heartbreak and hope together. Thank you, Frank!
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So much said in so few words. Well said, Frank!
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So much said in so few words. Bravo, Frank!
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So much said in so few words. Bravo Frank!
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Thank you, Beverly!
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I love how short and concise this is, yet it says a lot!
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I am glad you liked this. Thank you!
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A powerful and insightful message to live by! I picture it as a framed quote on the wall. Wonderful, Frank.
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Thank you, Mish!
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Beautiful, Frank. 🙂 All the best for the new year!
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Thank you, Linda!
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You nailed it Frank! Lets all let the past pass. Ring in the new year with singing
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Thank you, Mark!
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😀
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Wonderful Frank. The last line is amazing. Puts me in mind of the song The Heart of the Matter…forgiveness.
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Thank you, Toni!
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“fearful future” – the unknown is scary, but singing relieves some tension – nice line Frank
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Thank you, Gina!
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beautiful and spiritual
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Thank you!
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Beautifully written Frank!
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Thank you!
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Forgiveness is inexplicably liberating. “May regrets not yearn to last…” The wording of this line is genius.
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Thank you, Abigail!
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Love this Frank. May the song be sung!
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Thank you, Rob!
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Yes, we cannot change or bring back the past. Beautiful Frank!
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Thank you, Mary!
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Forgiveness does reset things and lighten the heart and give hope for a happy future.
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It is hard to forgive. After one does it is hard to see why it was so hard. Thank you, Imelda!
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When Fear Sings
Dance Comes First..:)
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Frank sang
We all danced
Mercy brang
Another chance.
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Winks
i Be Planting
More Songs.:)
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🎶
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:)!!
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Love these photos!
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Thank you, Terre!
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Oh, Frank this is a wonderful poem! To me, you express such compassion and nurturing for our past hurts …. and the power of forgiveness to open to the future. What once seemed scary can sing in joy. 🙂 I love your contributions, Frank. They make me look at forgiveness in a different way. This is a gift! Thank you, I’ll share this tomorrow.
Happy New Year~all the best to you,
Debbbie
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What once seemed scary can sing in joy. Thank you, Debbie, and happy new year!
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Well-said, my friend. 🙂
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Thank you, Barry!
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Perfectly wonder quatrain! Forgiveness truly never grows old.
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Thank you, Lona!
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Beautiful!
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Thank you, Pragalbha!
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