Is forgiveness just fauxgiveness,
(as Derrida seems to say) —
an empty present covered in Christmas
wrapping and bow?
Or can true forgiveness only be
present in the unforgivable,
as when a rabbit forgives
a hungry wolf?
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placed in Poets United Think Tank: Forgiveness
Wow, strong image in the rabbit forgiving the hungry wolf. Well said.
ReplyDeleteJust like Jesus hanging on the cross: "Forgive them, Father, they know not what they do."
ReplyDeleteNice take on the prompt, Philip!
it is a hard question,
ReplyDeleteGlad you asked.
Wolf has gotta eat.
ReplyDeleteLove your take on this. I think you're spot on but boy is it hard to do!
ReplyDeletePhilip,
ReplyDeleteI like your perspective with regard to fauxgiveness....Excellent words
Eileen
Wonderful question to be pondered...thank you...bkm
ReplyDeleteWow, thought provoking and profound~ I like the way you spun this~
ReplyDeleteHope you well, season's greetings!
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Awards 4 U, Stay Blessed