“All is Forgiven”

(This poem I’ve written is a real event or circumstance written as a lament, or prayer that in the end drew me closer to Jesus.)

I made a mistake.

with the letter I made

sent full of words drenched

in bitterness and heartache

couldn't look into their eyes.

I'm so filled with shame

and yet Monday they said

"All is forgiven"

I don't accept this! Why?

they have to be angry!

where's the name calling

the hate, the blame

I DON'T UNDERSTAND THIS

why is it that all my life

that people were resentful

yet they can say "All is forgiven"

please tell me my wrongs

the hurt that I've done

the sorrows the pains

I need to right this burden

Father, how is it possible

that someone like they

could possibly look past

and say "All is forgiven"

It is not they, but Jesus

that took up these sins

Washed clean and made pure

As I appear before my King

But quite frankly I'm upset

I guess I must reckon

with my heart gone mad

when they said "All is forgiven"

Please forgive me, my Jesus

I am without any excuse

Obedient unto the cross

You died for all of us

No more pain, no sorrow

No more death or sting

A life spent with you

In a holy eternity

For this I thank You

As I turn from the past

And look to the future

Where only Your love lasts

Where promises will never fail

And faithfulness abounds

Where I know I'll be treasured

And peace will prevail

"All is forgiven"

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