Challenge
Forgive Them
What would you say if asked to try to forgive someone right now?
The Forgiveness Conjunction
"Forgive her," they say
with earnest or a nudge,
"Don't hold a grudge
today or any day."
Tired of their pleas,
I give in somewhat
and say, "Okay, but..."
And I won't say "please."
My critics won't relent.
"Forgiveness is clear-cut,"
they say. "It has no 'but,'
no asterisk for anger to vent."
I attempt to rebut.
Yet they say, "Fix your mindset;
forgive and forget."
"Okay, but..."
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