a new set of sins

let's talk about forgiveness.

sometimes I can,
many times I can't.

if there is sincerity
in the apology,
remorse regret and a genuine
effort
of being sorry,

well of course.
i'm partially in. forgive
a little,
forget never.

how many times can you allow
a person
to abuse you
again and again.

How do we become Christ,
and turn
the other cheek, how do
we tell ourselves
or others
go and sin no more.

how do we let our guard down?

like st. paul, we realize
how hard it is to
always do what's right.
it's hard
no matter how many times a
week
you go to church
and repeat a prayer.

tomorrow comes again.
a new day.
a new set of excuses.
a new set of sins.