May 24-25, 2023

Forgive

after reading in an interview with Miriam Toews:

“Forgiveness is a religious construct,

a means of maintaining the status quo.”

“forgive”

is such an astoundingly liberating word

relentlessly releasing the chains

would drag the offender to their doom

“forgive”

is such an astoundingly compassionate word

speaking with incredible tenderness

quietly opens the door to peace

“forgive”

is such an astoundingly powerful word

defeating the smirking specter of death

stands triumphant above horrid evils

“forgive”

is such an astoundingly generous word

selflessly seeking another’s best

allows God release what has been done