They say the holy ghost
comes softly like a dove,
But in this special case
Along with all his love,
To me he also gave
a big, fat, holy shove.
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Speaking of my brother
And all the love we'd shared,
Trying to remind me
How much I really cared,
How in forgiving him
I also would be spared.
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I saw that this was true
So how could I deny,
When after all these years
The scales fell from my eyes,
That now I see it's time
For me to sympathize.
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Therefore I'm reaching out
That's what love's all about.
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Author:
Elaine P. (
Online) - Published: January 1st, 2026 18:37
- Comment from author about the poem: UPDATE: This is not meant to be a humorous poem, despite the last line of the first stanza. I wouldn't even say that it's light-hearted. But it was written with a lightness of heart. I have been dealing with this issue for over 50 years. It gave me such a sense of relief when I could finally lay it down. With our parents both gone, it is only me and my brother. I very much want to develop the relationship we had before.
- Category: Forgiveness
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Comments3
A lovely write of love nicely worded with a touch of religious belief.
Soren,
Thank you for reading and commenting on my poem. I appreciate both. It was the "big, fat, holy shove" line, wasn't it? I admit it was irreverent, but intended to describe my own stubbornness regarding this situation. I also don't believe that forgiveness is a free pass to heaven. My sins extend far beyond that, which I know is a serious thing. I do take my religion seriously, though I know I need to do more. It saddens me to know that what I've written could leave a different impression. I apologize. I have also tried to clarify the comments I wrote about this poem. I hope that your instance of my poem included them.
You are most welcome and be assured that I take poems less seriously than many do.
Soren,
The fault is entirely mine. I truly mean that. If I indicated otherwise in my comments, I apologize. There was a lot in that poem that was left unsaid. Hence the need I felt to write a more detailed explanation. I might at some point write a more serious and longer poem about this experience. For now. I handled I it as best I could. Also, humor is very subjective and I am grateful to you for your interpretation.
Perdita
Spirit filled write. Lovely poem on the healing power of forgiveness.
Lovely written, I know this pain so well. Your poem "An Awakening" revolves around forgiveness, love, and personal growth. The speaker undergoes a transformative experience where they acknowledge the importance of forgiving their brother, which ultimately leads to their own emotional healing. The poet encompasses themes of familial love, spiritual awakening, and the significance of empathy and understanding in relationships.
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