Chains of Unforgiveness
Praising Jesus for His Forgiveness43 total reviews
Comment from GARY MACLEAN
I read someplace, at some time, that to forgive means much more than just saying "Oh, ok, I forgive you." To truly forgive one must eradicate the thought of the event they just forgave from their mind entirely and never ever bring it up again, under any circumstance. That puts a truly different slant to forgive.
It takes a very big heart to truly forgive. One that our Lord and Savior truly has and is anxious to use, for those who will ask for forgiveness.
10th stanza, 2nd line: (satan) should be (Satan) I know you probably don't like that recognition, but Satan IS a proper name; rules be rules.
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2022
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I read someplace, at some time, that to forgive means much more than just saying "Oh, ok, I forgive you." To truly forgive one must eradicate the thought of the event they just forgave from their mind entirely and never ever bring it up again, under any circumstance. That puts a truly different slant to forgive.
It takes a very big heart to truly forgive. One that our Lord and Savior truly has and is anxious to use, for those who will ask for forgiveness.
10th stanza, 2nd line: (satan) should be (Satan) I know you probably don't like that recognition, but Satan IS a proper name; rules be rules.
Comment Written 30-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2022
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Wow Gary, I am so touched when I see all of the poems you found in my portfolio that I didn't realize you hadn't reviewed. Yes, forgiveness is something that I have had to do for myself or I could have never moved forward. I wrote this one after I wrote the poem called The Terror of Grandma Bear. I have since taken that off of my portfolio because it hurt to look at it.
I guess I should put it back on now as my granddaughter is doing better.
As you know more about me (I believe) than anyone else here, you can see that I write my feelings and pain through my poetry or for just mild stuff I try to find humor and have a twist at the end. It does truly help.
Please my very dear friend, do not take any offense in what I am going to say. I am so careful with the feelings of those I love. that I used to not have the courage to say anything, but I know you will understand. And the sign has come off my back. So here goes;
Just so you know that where satan is concerned, he doesn't deserve the respect from me of having his name capitalized so on all of my posts I refuse. He is not proper and to me he is nothing to. He represents a verb of evil and has hurt me too much in my lifetime. I hope you understand that I don't mean this against you in anyway, I just cannot give him that kind of respect.
Thank you so much and I promise I will not be so long winded in my next response.
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Of course, I understand. I fully greed with you for not capitalizing godfather in that poem but I had to point this one out. No, he does not deserve even to be mentioned but I was looking at it strictly from a literary point of view. Please don't even think that I love him so much that I want his name capitalized. He deserves nothing short of annihilation. Which will be his just reward one of these days.
I went back through your portfolio in preparation for our interview. I wanted to get an idea of what you were like before we started talking as well as after and I just want ed to see your performance record and other things about my favorite writer on FS. It was all good, believe me.
Ok, no Capital "s" on the bugger's name. I got it.
Please, never stop being long-winded. I look so forward to your responses. I love reading what you have to say.
I'll be in touch tomorrow with interview questions.
Until then
Gary M
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Yay! I am excited and I appreciate that I can tell you when I feel strongly about something. I was such a people pleaser my whole life that it is still hard for me, as like I said I am always fearful of hurting someone else's feelings and that just maybe who I will always be, but comfortable with you because you are such a great friend. And yes that was completely too long of a sentence. Lol!
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And I completely understood where you were coming from.
Comment from Lilly Flowers
I just read a poem on the child shooting in Texas, so that was upper most on my mind when I read your poem about forgiveness.
I think I could forgive the deranged young killer before I could forgive the police for not doing their jobs. Regards, Lilly
reply by the author on 01-Jun-2022
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I just read a poem on the child shooting in Texas, so that was upper most on my mind when I read your poem about forgiveness.
I think I could forgive the deranged young killer before I could forgive the police for not doing their jobs. Regards, Lilly
Comment Written 01-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 01-Jun-2022
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I did hear about that and it was so unbearable to think about so I stopped watching. I boycotted the news long ago as I believe media is part of the problem. I didn't hear about the cops, but nothing surprises me anymore. Can you tell me what the cops did? You have my curiosity going now.
Thank you for your lovely review my awesome friend!
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They were directed to wait outside the door and not barge in to get the killer. I think you should read about it yourself as the facts are still being processed and delivered to the public.
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No way! I will google that right now. Wow!
Thanks so much Lily!
Comment from the13thpoet
Hello Debi a good day to you. I hope this finds you well. I liked your Ode poetry, nice flow and rhymes. also a powerful message for those who believe. Good Job!
reply by the author on 01-Jun-2022
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Hello Debi a good day to you. I hope this finds you well. I liked your Ode poetry, nice flow and rhymes. also a powerful message for those who believe. Good Job!
Comment Written 01-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 01-Jun-2022
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Thank you so much, as this is something new for me to not automatically forgive, but I am working on it. Thank you so much for your kind review.
Comment from GeraldShuler
This is a message for the world. You clearly displayed not only the need to forgive but the unwillingness of some to forgive. The longer we hold the bitterness of unforgiveness, the more bitter that allows our heart to become. Well done on this entry.
reply by the author on 01-Jun-2022
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This is a message for the world. You clearly displayed not only the need to forgive but the unwillingness of some to forgive. The longer we hold the bitterness of unforgiveness, the more bitter that allows our heart to become. Well done on this entry.
Comment Written 01-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 01-Jun-2022
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You are so very kind and gracious Gerald and yes forgiveness is truly a gift given to us. So it feels so very wrong when something happens and you have trouble with it. God is there to help as I feel the bitterness easing.
Thank you so very much for your lovely review.
Comment from jake cosmos aller
I like this ode to God and Jesus although I am not a Christian but I can appreciate the skill that went into writing this Ode. I like the use of couplets in its construction.
reply by the author on 01-Jun-2022
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I like this ode to God and Jesus although I am not a Christian but I can appreciate the skill that went into writing this Ode. I like the use of couplets in its construction.
Comment Written 01-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 01-Jun-2022
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Thank you so very much Jake. You are very sweet and I appreciate your kind review and comments. Thanks again my friend
Comment from MissMerri
The theme of this poem is excellent and one that we all should consider, certainly. I thought your rhymes were especially creative and original and though the meter varied some from line to line, the poem seemed to flow without a problem. I heartily agree with the message in these carefully worded lines. I wish you much luck in the contest. MM
reply by the author on 01-Jun-2022
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The theme of this poem is excellent and one that we all should consider, certainly. I thought your rhymes were especially creative and original and though the meter varied some from line to line, the poem seemed to flow without a problem. I heartily agree with the message in these carefully worded lines. I wish you much luck in the contest. MM
Comment Written 31-May-2022
reply by the author on 01-Jun-2022
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Thanks Merri as I truly appreciate your kind comments and such a lovely review. Thanks again my friend!
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Excellent entry for the Ode Poetry writing prompt contest.
Good religious poem with a nice presentation and imagery. It flows well with descriptive words that paint a clear vision of praise.
Gypsy Blue Rose
"The poet waits quietly to paint the unsaid." - Atticus
reply by the author on 31-May-2022
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Excellent entry for the Ode Poetry writing prompt contest.
Good religious poem with a nice presentation and imagery. It flows well with descriptive words that paint a clear vision of praise.
Gypsy Blue Rose
"The poet waits quietly to paint the unsaid." - Atticus
Comment Written 31-May-2022
reply by the author on 31-May-2022
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As always, you are so very sweet. I appreciate your very kind review and comments. Thank you so much my friend!
Comment from Janet Foor
Forgiveness is powerful and is a humbling experience for both the forgiver and the forgiven.
I'm so thankful for His forgiveness without which we would all be lost.
Very nice Ode to our Lord and Savior.
Blessings
Janet
reply by the author on 31-May-2022
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Forgiveness is powerful and is a humbling experience for both the forgiver and the forgiven.
I'm so thankful for His forgiveness without which we would all be lost.
Very nice Ode to our Lord and Savior.
Blessings
Janet
Comment Written 31-May-2022
reply by the author on 31-May-2022
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Janet you are so very kind. I have had so many wonderful friends here who have given such caring and encouraging words, and I appreciate you and all of them so very much!
Comment from John Ciarmello
An excellent piece and a complicated subject. Your words make sense, and yet forgiveness eludes us, and the ACT of forgiving becomes a superficial Band-Aid to cover our wounds. Well written and well said. Best, JohnC
reply by the author on 31-May-2022
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An excellent piece and a complicated subject. Your words make sense, and yet forgiveness eludes us, and the ACT of forgiving becomes a superficial Band-Aid to cover our wounds. Well written and well said. Best, JohnC
Comment Written 31-May-2022
reply by the author on 31-May-2022
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Thank you so very much John for your kind and compassionate comments and review. It is a process and thanks to so many friends like you, it has been so comforting.
Comment from Teri7
Debi, This is a very beautiful poem about forgiveness. You used very good and very true words. We have to forgive in order for us to be forgiven. Some days are harder than others. Great art work you chose to go with your words. Jesus is our best friend. It's like that gospel song -
What a Friend We have in Jesus! love and blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 31-May-2022
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Debi, This is a very beautiful poem about forgiveness. You used very good and very true words. We have to forgive in order for us to be forgiven. Some days are harder than others. Great art work you chose to go with your words. Jesus is our best friend. It's like that gospel song -
What a Friend We have in Jesus! love and blessings, Teri
Comment Written 31-May-2022
reply by the author on 31-May-2022
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Oh Teri, what a beautifully generous rating you have given this. I cannot thank you enough. This has been a personal struggle for me and is about someone I love being hurt. I think I can withstand almost anything if it concerns myself, as long as I can hold Jesus's hand or crawl up on our Father's lap for comfort. But it's a different situation when hurting for a loved one. I can feel myself getting closer, and am amazed how much comforting words have helped. Sometimes knowing you are wrong is so difficult. I really can''t thank you enough my friend for such a lovely and encouraging review and words. And of course the six stars feel wonderful and are appreciated so much!
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you are so welcome my sweet and dear friend. I struggle with things, but when I actually take the time and let it all out to Jesus I can cry and He helps me to understand and so better! I love you always, but God loves you so much more!!! Thanks for sharing!
