Forgive at all costs

In a world filled with hurt and strife, The power of forgiveness is a precious lifeline, It heals wounds that run deep, And brings solace, even after nights of endless weep. Forgiveness, a beacon of compassion and grace, Unleashes the shackles, lets anger erase, It liberates the heart from the burden of pain, And allows true healing to begin again. In the face of betrayal or harmful deeds, Forgiveness is the bridge that mends broken needs, It bridges the gap, restores broken trust, And helps us move forward when we feel unjust. Forgiveness is not an act of weakness or defeat, But a courageous choice, a path to find peace, It does not condone or forget the wrong, Instead, it sets us free, making us strong. Like a balm, forgiveness soothes the soul, It offers a chance for redemption to make us whole, It allows us to release the chains of resentment, And reclaim our innate capacity for contentment. Through forgiveness, we choose to let go, Of bitterness, anger, and resentment's throes, We embrace empathy, understanding, and love, And rise above, like a soaring dove. In forgiving others, we also heal ourselves, Opening our hearts to joy that forever dwells, For in harboring grudges, we only prolong, The pain and anguish that keeps us from moving along. So let forgiveness be the guiding light, That illuminates our path, so pure and bright, For when we forgive, we nourish our soul, And in the power of forgiveness, we become whole.