I Choose Not to Forgive

Maria Mocha, , ,

They all circle around me

Like the previous predators

Who damaged my being.

They want me to forgive,

They quote Bible verses

About forgiveness to me.

Forgiveness must come

From my own inner desire

And readiness to do so.

I won’t be guilt tripped

By people who want to

Dismiss my painful trauma.

They are as bad as the ones

Who hurt me; for they wish

I sweep it all under the rug.

I won’t do it, I refuse to.

I have a right to choose

Not to forgive bad actions.

I have a right to reclaim

My humanity and dignity

By not bowing to others.

I refuse to be pushed

To forgive hurt and evil

When I don’t want to.

I choose to peacefully

Refuse to forgive some

Ills done to and against me.

Respect my decision,

By not guilt tripping me.

Leave and let me be.

–by Maria Mocha © 2020

Published by Maria Mocha

I love creative writing and photography and I am passionate about both. I write poetry, essays, short stories and various thoughts about different topics. Sometimes I will post pictures I have taken as well. Writing eases my mind, releases tension in my heart and cleanses my soul. I will post a variety of my writings I have done over the past 20+ years and current writings. I will also post various photos I have taken from time to time as I also like photography as well. I welcome you to my blog and I hope you enjoy it.

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