- forgive -

It's so often said in today's society.


"I forgive you."


Forgiveness.


The pardon we give to those who have wronged us.


We say it 'doesn't really matter.'


'It's alright.'


'It's okay.'


'I'll forget/I have forgotten about it.'


But that is not right.


We are severely wrong if we thought that.


For forgiveness is the exact opposite.


Even I am stumped by this profound yet simple truth.


Forgiveness is not when it doesn't really matter.


It's when it does matter.


Forgiveness is not when it's okay.


It's when it's not okay.


It's when it's not alright.


Forgiveness is not when you can easily forget it.


It's when you will never ever be able to forget about it.


That's what forgiveness is.


Definitions of forgiveness (Dictionary.com):
1. To excuse for a fault or offense.
2. To renounce anger or resentment against.


To renounce anger or resentment against..


My goodness.


Will I ever..


Will I ever be able to forgive myself.


I don't know.