Forgiveness

 Forgiveness

The saying;

‘Forgive and Forget’,

It’s something we’ve heard our whole lives.

But is it really that easy,

to forgive a person who hurt you so deeply

that the healing wound will leave scars.

Is it really that easy to say goodbye,

to painful memories that have

haunted you for a long time.

So long they have become as familiar 

as your best friend.

Is it easy to remember that

the person on the other side,

could be hurting too.

No.

Forgiveness is never as easy

as it seems to be.

That brings another saying to mind;

doesn’t it?

‘Easier said than done.’

it’s how we describe most things,

one of the most important being forgiveness.

But, someday when we are older and wiser,

we look back and wonder,

what would have happened,

if you had forgiven someone who hurt you.

We wonder if they carried,

guilt or hurt;

often times both

Forgiveness is never easy,

especially if it’s someone close to you. 

Remember…your actions are hurting them too.

Those 3 words ‘I forgive you’

could change their future as well as yours.

Resent and guilt only leads to emotional pain.

Forgive and Forget.

Try to move on.

Aanya Shah