Forgive Forgiven Poem by James Gibbons

Unwanted baggage carried everywhere
worn weary companions of chained quarry slaves.

Weigh heavily on the spirit.

Freedom found in forgiveness, difficult decision
embracing confused youth who lost his way.

Echo forgive and forgiven.

Playing a well worn video time repeats again and again
Years wasted, fear and shame, finally let the burden drop.

To forgive is to be forgiven.

Mirror image holding hands, prayful words ransom worlds
freed spirits sing salvation, seasons pass, soft spring rain
embraces cloudless serenity so the child might live again.

With forgiven hearts and loving care.