Open Arms Date: Monday, 10th March 2014 @ 06:52:13 AM AEST Topic: Sad Poetry Contributed By: Jyssvw22 When it comes to forgiveness I am determined to move on Where faith is concerned I am lost but still pray from afar I remain indebted To a master I have regretted Knelt besides beauty Forged my way through hateful vengeance I find myself Where I began In complete silence As turmoil spins its convoluted script A picture of clarity flashes across the screen of my mind A peaceful image of smiles, happiness, laughter in a long ago time Nothing was taken I have shelved away the pieces Hidden the secrets Covered the bedspread With lies Deceitfulness My pride Buried with the rest of what was once good god and glory Here in the heavens Among the clouds and angels The beauty returns Truth and honor are superfluous A stinging voice One that can not be heard Rather felt in the bones Shakes me to my core Brings me reprieve Released from my shackles Brought to my knees Forgiveness is granted And so it is received ----- --- This poem is Copyright © Jyssvw22 Important note: ALL POETRY ON THIS SITE IS COPYRIGHT. If you wish to use any poem for any purpose, please either EMAIL Mick from the sites feedback form, or go to the AUTHOR'S site and EMAIL the author for permission. If you Email Mick for permission on any poem that is not his personal works, he will endeavor to contact the author on your behalf. This poem comes from Your Poetry Dot Com https://www.your-poetry.com/ The URL for this poem is: https://www.your-poetry.com/route.php?page=poetry/PoemDetail&story_id=177920