Forgiveness

The devil said:              Be proud!

The devil said:              Be cruel

The devil said:              Take care lest you should appear a fool!

The devil said:              Forgive, but don't forget - not quite! 

 

And the devil said      Be sure you prove that you were in the right! 

The Spirit said:             Be wise!

The Spirit said:             Be kind!

The Spirit said:             Be neighbourly and think kindly in your mind!

The Spirit said:             Forgive, and lest there be a doubt –

Call lovingkindness with her sponge and wipe the matter out!

WILLIE J HUGHES