Poetry | Haiku

Self-Forgiveness

A Work in Progress

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Know Thyself, Heal Thyself

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White background. At the top is half of a black circle with the flat part facing the bottom. Between the black and white space are the words: “Self-Forgiveness”.
White background. At the top is half of a black circle with the flat part facing the bottom. Between the black and white space are the words: “Self-Forgiveness”. Image by author via Canva.

A life of errors
Repent and offer amends
Make it right again

Botched interactions
Momentos de vergüenza
Regretful decisions

What is done is done
Past mistakes now forgiven
Go forward in grace

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Momentos de vergüenza : [moh-men-tohs deh verr-gwen-zah]; moments of shame

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