I said that "personal forgiveness is admirable". It is for society to
defend and uphold the cause of innocent victims in its imposition of
just retribution for the criminal act that when committed against an individual, is, in fact, committed against us all.
Comment is about Divine forgiveness (blog)
Original item by Abdul Ahmad
Robert I fully agree with your analysis of the negative influences that affects the lives of people who are unable to forgive.
It is much better to forgive than live in self created hell.
Comment is about Divine forgiveness (blog)
Original item by Abdul Ahmad
Sun 18th Oct 2020 11:38
Beautiful poem. Not forgiving him would only add another victim on the assassin's list. Not forgiving would have changed her life for the worse, in time could even destroy her.
Comment is about Divine forgiveness (blog)
Original item by Abdul Ahmad
Thankyou for the Likes, Stephens Gospage and Atkinson.
Comment is about "WE-WON-THE-WAR-IN-1954" (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Sun 18th Oct 2020 02:54
Thank you HayzTee
your spelling drives me crazy
but I think that it is mainly
that thing on your lip
that pains me.
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Comment is about HayzTee (poet profile)
Original item by HayzTee
Thank you Cynthia and Jennifer!
Comment is about Perfect Indian Daughter (blog)
Original item by Mahika
Thanks Shifa. You are kind and, I hope, a little warmer now!
Comment is about City of the Bee (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Moving, tragic & heartfelt
Comment is about In Chains Of Faded Flowers (blog)
Original item by simon lucan
Nicola I appreciate you sharing your thoughts. I believe forgiveness gives birth to freedom.
Comment is about Divine forgiveness (blog)
Original item by Abdul Ahmad
Thanks to Stephen and Abdul for the comments and to everyone for the likes. I had orginally called it "background noise", which may have been a better title, but who knows?
Comment is about An English tale (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Thanks for all the Likes! And thank you, Julie, John, M.g & Stephen for the flattering comments. Inspirational as ever.
Comment is about Head Space (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
A truly moving poem.
Comment is about In Chains Of Faded Flowers (blog)
Original item by simon lucan
A surgical essay on end of life mysteries. Just spread the celestial debris with a sprinkle of happinness Keith. A lovely poem.
Comment is about A Dusty Road (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
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Sat 17th Oct 2020 16:56
Abdul your right it does result in mental health issues if you can't forgive even your worst perpetrator have you ever read Louise Hays work, Scott Stabiles, Rebecca Musser, Wayne Dyer once you get over the cheesy sycophantic language then the key message is forgiveness is the key to carrying on in life. But forgive yourself also Xxx I love your work. I love you. Stay safe in Covid and I'd love to see your paintings can you post some photos on here I know it's a writing site but what the hey it's all art isn't it xxx I've written a forgiveness meditation and put it on here but it's got lost and I don't think it's the correct place to have posted it
Comment is about Divine forgiveness (blog)
Original item by Abdul Ahmad
A sad reflection of the ravages of impending winter. There is plenty of optimisim here too. I love the expression "soured fruits glazed in honey".
Comment is about Garlands (blog)
Original item by Shifa Maqba
MC getting immersed in expressing repugnance and seeking retribution can result in mental health issues.
Sanity is preserved by being able to forgive.
Comment is about Divine forgiveness (blog)
Original item by Abdul Ahmad
nicely put.
I understand we have to do whatever they believe will help slow the virus... buti also, as time goes on, begin to wonder.. at what cost?
Many people are still unable to get mental health treatment, as far as i know they are not doing it right now for the most part. And at this point, the mental health is declining massively for a large amount of people.
There are people suffering from health sectors being closed off for periods of time or for the foreseeable future, who have pre-existing or newly discovered health problems.
Not enough people are being tested daily across the country at the moment...
I wonder, is there a way this could be handled better, but if so, how are any of us to know? This is such a confusing and chaotic time, and i find that the confusion on what is right or going to work increasing by the day.
I just hope that we don't lose too many people to other health problems, whether it be mental or physical health related, between now and the end of this pandemic.
It's a scary world at the moment for sure
Comment is about Our Covid (blog)
Original item by Stuart Vanner
If anyone here has a less-known health problem, whether it be physical or mental, which they have poems about and wish to raise awareness about, feel free to comment and link them below.
I know the struggle of being judged, and misunderstood, for things beyond our control.
Comment is about The Torture that is Dystonia (blog)
Original item by HayzTee
This is only part of what it feels like. I may do a more thorough and descriptive poem some day, however... this one came to me mid-severe-episode yesterday.
If there are any spelling or grammatical errors please let me know, between being dyslexic and also having typed this in extreme pain and on my phone...there might be a few i have over-looked.
I have had writers block for such a long time now. I hope that it is lifting because poetry is therapeutic for me
Comment is about The Torture that is Dystonia (blog)
Original item by HayzTee
On the other side of the schoolyard wall, Brian, was the girls’ school. They used to play a game with a solid, spongy ball knotted through with rope which they used to wang either side of themselves against the wall. Accompanying it with a rhythmic “ singing” of “Nebuchadnezzar the King of the Jews.......”
Comment is about "WE-WON-THE-WAR-IN-1954" (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
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Sat 17th Oct 2020 14:43
We too used to chant this at primary school John, approx 1963.
We also used to chant 1, 2, 3, 4 we don't wanna....... and I could never quite get the last bit, I used to say "we don't wanna stop your war" but later found out that uni students said "we don't want your fucking war".
Comment is about "WE-WON-THE-WAR-IN-1954" (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Personal forgiveness is an admirable quality but it should be
framed within society's declaration of repugnance at such an act by its imposition of proper retribution for the crime.
Comment is about Divine forgiveness (blog)
Original item by Abdul Ahmad
Keith, Stephen and Shifa
Your comments are much appreciated. I saw a dignified lady give an interview soon after her son was killed by a stranger. I was touched by her generosity towards the assassin. Too often relatives in her situation become embittered and suffer mental trauma for the rest of their lives because of their inability to forgive.
Comment is about Divine forgiveness (blog)
Original item by Abdul Ahmad
A true to life piece, written exceptionally well. Chills, literal chills!
Comment is about City of the Bee (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Your poem reminded me of this quote I read sometime back: "Sometimes the strength of motherhood is greater than natural laws."
Amazing poem. Incredibly moving! It's a privilege to have read this masterpiece.
Comment is about Divine forgiveness (blog)
Original item by Abdul Ahmad
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Fri 16th Oct 2020 22:50
Always shining inside to glow outside...beautifully expressed@@
Comment is about Head Space (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
This is a fantastic poem, linguistically inventive, sharp witted, and thereafter i run out of words! Amazing.
Comment is about Head Space (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Forgive me, MC, for not placing too much store on the gastronomic advice of someone who daubs jam on fried bread.
And thanks for the Like, Vautaw.
Comment is about CLOTTED CREAM, SCONE AND BLACKCURRANT JAM (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
This is beautiful and moving.
Comment is about Divine forgiveness (blog)
Original item by Abdul Ahmad
Thanks for your kind comment Trevor. Much appreciated
Comment is about The Darkness And The Light (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
The latest programme in his TV series "The Romantics" shown last
night had Simon Schama discuss our identities and sense of
belonging, with their various needs and qualities, all within the
context of "the human condition"...both for good and for evil. And
just how much of what those "Romantics" of yesteryear had to say
still has relevance today. Coolly dispassionate and welcome for
that, it is the sort of programme series that gives television a good name.
Comment is about Diversity (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
JC - any Davon lad would take issue with the assumption that this
snack is based in stuff from Cornwall. Devon has always been the
"dairy" county down west. Hey - I like the idea of Yorkshire pudding
with treacle, probably modified to Tate & Lyle syrup in my own case.
I used to like it - or jam - on my mother's fried bread long ago.
Comment is about CLOTTED CREAM, SCONE AND BLACKCURRANT JAM (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
This has just convinced me to stop reading the weighty tome which I am currently struggling with. Wonderfully acerbic. T.
Comment is about Critic's choice (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
This is great Simon. Simple, skilful and very effective.
Comment is about Skip Hire (blog)
Original item by simon lucan
There's a harsh reality to this poem which won't be denied - Bleak and beautiful at the same time - thanks. Trevor
Comment is about The Darkness And The Light (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Many thanks for taking the time to comment, Keith. It's always special when a piece of writing resonates in such a way.
Yes, Greg, It's undeniable that we did. As to those who made it possible through their selfless sacrifice, they are usually the ones who reflect silently and privately.
Thanks Stephen and Stephen for your likes.
Comment is about WE HAD THE BEST OF IT (blog)
Original item by trevor homer
Abdul,
Your pen has once again produced a very meaningful poem, one for your readers to ponder on. Forgiveness is a divine attribute which we should all strive for but more often than not we fall short of such generosity of spirit.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about Divine forgiveness (blog)
Original item by Abdul Ahmad
Thanks for the like@stephen and @Gordon.
Comment is about "The Struggle" (blog)
Original item by Emeka Collins
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Fri 16th Oct 2020 11:04
Enjoyed this Simon. A sad tale in that for many of us all we'll have left at the end of our lives is stuff only fit for the skip.
Comment is about Skip Hire (blog)
Original item by simon lucan
Thank you for the kind words and honesty! I did go back and correct the typos and misspellings.
Comment is about Professor Of The Dark Arts (blog)
Original item by SNW87
Thank you for the welcome and kind words Vautaw! ?
Comment is about SNW87 (poet profile)
Original item by SNW87
<Deleted User> (18980)
Fri 16th Oct 2020 10:27
This piece has a lot of merit, but what detracts from it for me is the use of upper case throughout, and many typos and mis-spelt words.
Comment is about Professor Of The Dark Arts (blog)
Original item by SNW87
keith jeffries
Sun 18th Oct 2020 14:36
Emeka,
Your poetry improves with each stroke of your pen. This poem would be the envy of many poets as it is the voice of dissent and the cry for action. An excellent piece of work.
Keith
Comment is about "Soro Soke" (Battle Cry) (blog)
Original item by Emeka Collins