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I Forgive Yesterday

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Amid the mug of desperation
Once I stood in consternation
The sight unseen by many eyes
Defies imagination or disguise.
But though I saw and took it in
Then placed it deep
Yes, deep within
As I once more review the sight
I notice there was not much light.
Actions and responses were done in fear
The picture now is very clear.
As I pause again to take it in
I wish not to return again.
Instead I simply say,
“I forgive yesterday”
And with my head held high,
I’ll live today.

Margarett Inez Bates, 2002

Forgive and Go On

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Forgive and Go On

When someone does you wrong,
Don’t fret, just go on.
When someone does
A dreadful deed,
Sometimes makes you even bleed.
Just forgive them and go on.
When someone takes
What you have won,
Just forgive them and go on.

Do you have hurts deep inside,
Cause someone took you for a ride.
Don’t fret, sigh, or cry.
Forgive and go on.

Margarett Inez Bates

For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. (Matthew 6:14-15)