The weight of unforgiveness lodged in the heart,
Is an albatross that hinders enjoyment of peace!
Its weight drags you down and keeps you low,
Making every other thing go so slow!
Forgiveness is not an easy feat,
When we revel in the bitterness of it all!
But do remember that holding on to that bitter vile,
Is simply holding on to dead waste and pile!
Holding on to that heavy weight,
Is giving heavy rent-free space in your head,
To business that has no business being there!
Even the weight of not forgiving yourself,
Bears hindrance to your future!
Never equate seeking justice to a crime,
and bearing the blunt weight of unforgiveness.
They are not the same!
Neither are you Lady Justice!
Unforgiveness takes a prisoner!
And that prisoner is you!
Do not equate trust and forgiveness,
For they are both not the same!
Trust lost by an erring party, may be regained if they work for it.
You can choose not to trust, or to trust with a pinch of salt.
It is called being cautious, wary, sensible or careful.
You cannot choose not to forgive,
Because this applies to you!
The act of unforgiveness is like poisonous lead!
In the spirit of your life, whose effects soils your waters!
This is a gift that you must give yourself!
It may not change your past but,
It will define your future!
Set your heart free!
Let that grudge go!
Set your heart free!
Let that hurt and pain go!
Set your heart free!
Let the healing begin!
Set yourself free!
Unlock that door!
I never said its easy!
But take a step, spread your wings and fly!
© Jacqueline Oby-Ikocha
a cooking pot and twisted tales 
So honest and so true. I have blogged about this before and I am one with you in saying that we really should try to forgive not for those who harmed us but for us. Because we deserve to be free from anger and grudge.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Very, very true 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
Deep truth!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks sister mine 🙂
LikeLike
Very true Jacqueline! Something my mother once said to me ‘never hold a grudge, it just hurts you more in the end’. 😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
True! She is a wise women 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m glad you mentioned how trust and forgiveness are not the same. Sometimes when we choose to forgive someone or someone forgives us of a wrongdoing, the forgiven party assumes that trust should automatically be restored as well. While forgiveness can be automatic, trust takes work and time.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I agree. I would take my time to trust after a display of dishonesty.
LikeLiked by 1 person
We free up so much energy when we forgive.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Definitely sis! 🙂
LikeLike
Well-said! I believe forgiveness allows us to acknowledge and learn from the past while embracing the future.
LikeLiked by 1 person
It truly does. Thanks Kay 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person