I sip slowly from
the cup of forgiveness
and savour its sweet
nectar as it coats my tongue
-releasing words of kindness
It flows through my core
into my heart
unlocking chambers of love
-releasing ghosts of yester wars
summoning peace to the fore
©Vivian Zems
dVerse poets pub- “Sip”- a quadrille (44 words)
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February 26, 2019 at 12:09 am
Love to have that cup of forgiveness and release kind words from my tongue.
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February 26, 2019 at 6:25 am
Isn’t it a lovely description!
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February 26, 2019 at 12:11 am
A sip from the cup of forgiveness is the greatest gift one can give one’s self. I like the thought.
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February 26, 2019 at 12:20 am
What a brilliant way to speak of forgiveness and peace. Great write ❤️
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February 26, 2019 at 1:55 am
I love this, Vivian! Such a beautiful positive take on the prompt… the sip of forgiveness brings peace to the soul!
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February 26, 2019 at 4:20 am
A sip that could change everything. Beautifully expressed.
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February 26, 2019 at 2:38 pm
Thanks Mish!
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February 26, 2019 at 5:39 am
Very poignant and deep. Wish we all did that. Releasing bitterness from our souls and minds.
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February 26, 2019 at 2:38 pm
I know…it’s a challenge right there!
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February 26, 2019 at 6:26 am
I really loved the way you described things here. Deep!
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February 26, 2019 at 6:52 am
This was like a soft sigh of relief/release. I like the gentleness here.
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February 26, 2019 at 2:37 pm
Thanks Sarah 🙂
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February 26, 2019 at 9:50 am
What an absolutely stunning to speak of forgiveness and peace, Viv! ❤️
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February 26, 2019 at 11:56 am
What a wonderful thought, Viv, sipping from the cup of forgiveness! I like the gentle echo of the ‘or’ rhymes: core, wars and fore.
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February 26, 2019 at 2:23 pm
Nice lines: “unlocking chambers of love
-releasing ghosts of yester wars”
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February 26, 2019 at 3:47 pm
There is empowerment in forgiveness!
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February 26, 2019 at 10:44 pm
Indeed!
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February 26, 2019 at 5:51 pm
“releasing”/”unlocking”/”summoning” create this spell that leads to this atonement. I love how you have worked it out in a wise and thoughtful manner.
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February 26, 2019 at 9:30 pm
Thanks Anmol 🙂
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February 26, 2019 at 7:21 pm
This is a drink we should drink more… I think it’s sweeter than we think
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February 26, 2019 at 9:30 pm
Indeed it is!
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February 26, 2019 at 9:04 pm
Great write. It certainly is also good advice.
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February 26, 2019 at 9:29 pm
Thanks Teresa 🙂
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February 26, 2019 at 9:05 pm
Such a sweet poem!!
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February 26, 2019 at 9:29 pm
Thanks Annell!
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February 27, 2019 at 3:07 am
Some days, I think wine is easier to digest! But I get where you’re coming from. Thanks for sharing!
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March 3, 2019 at 10:20 pm
Thanks Isadora 🙂
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February 27, 2019 at 6:07 pm
Forgiveness isn’t always easy, but it is sweet nectar to the soul when we do it. Beautiful reminder
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March 3, 2019 at 10:01 pm
Amen indeed
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February 27, 2019 at 8:26 pm
Such a calming and peaceful read. Very meditative Vivian.
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March 3, 2019 at 10:01 pm
Thanks Linda 🙂
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March 4, 2019 at 8:48 pm
A marvelous write, Vivian! 🙂
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March 6, 2019 at 6:20 pm
A lovely write!, Vivian!!
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March 7, 2019 at 2:02 pm
Thanks Annell!
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