I Write In 2019 and 2024 to....

Forgiveness

Let me forgive you
Not because you need the forgiveness
But because I need to release the pain
Of the past you hold me to
The pain I inflict on myself
Each time I hope to injure you
It only comes back to poison me
And I am done with self abuse.

Lines = 8
Word Count = 52.


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Written for "EXPRESS IT IN EIGHT " 
Prompt: NATIONAL DAY of FORGIVENESS
The purpose of this day is to encourage us to develop realistic methods for incorporating forgiveness in our lives. Forgiveness is a potent tool on a journey of spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical health.

• Forgiveness relieves stress. The stress we feel from anger, resentment, and bitterness lessens and even fades entirely. The burden of these feelings creates anxiety and stress that we no longer have to carry when we forgive.

• The act of forgiveness helps us to close a wound. When we forgive, we give ourselves permission to heal. There is freedom in healing.

• When we forgive, we also give ourselves permission to stop living in the past. When we detach from the heaviness, anger, pain, and resentment, we no longer allow the past to control us.

• Forgiveness also benefits our physical health. Reduced anxiety and stress mean lower blood pressure, a stronger heart, and an improved immune system. It may also help reduce physical pain.