The State Of The World Poem by Catharine Parks

Such an easy word to say
But harder to obey
That small still voice
That gives us a choice
It tells you inside
It's humanities guide
Time to let go
That is how we grow
By letting forgiveness stand
From our Savior's hand

No more need to make up for it
Simply face what you can't admit
Turn away from resentment
Grab hold of new contentment
Let go of all bitterness
Make of yourself a new witness
Forgive all your transgressors
For they have become your oppressors
By asking the one to forgive
So that you can finally live

For hatred breeds diseases
Clutching life in grappling seizes
Many wasted years have passed
Only ruined lives outlast
Sunk to the depths of the barrel
Shriveled souls in drunken peril
I beg of you to forgive
Let go so you don't relive
Forgive those who error
So the Father will be fair

Tomorrow is a new day
Put aside your troubles today
Look to the one who is the Light
He will save you by His might
We are commissioned to forgive
To love unconditionally and to give
So that our days might be long
And our lives will be strong
When bitterness and anger overtake
Give it to the Lord for your own sake

No other commandment given so true
Is as powerful in healing and breaking through
Wrestling with yourself you try to forgive
Holding it in, you repeatedly relive
Time is of the essence
Only one life to live we have since
Don't waste your life
Being stubborn and full of strife
Give your unforgiveness to the master
Before you make life a total disaster

To forgive is a hard thing
Festering is a greater sting
Nothing good can come of it
Release it to the Great Spirit
He will take it away
Never to rise this day
To forgive makes you humble
Rich in spirit you won't stumble

Forgiveness is easy to say
Letting go is the only way
Confessions are good for the soul
They will cleanse and make you whole
Sometimes it is hard to convey
What it is you really want to say
Speaking straight from the heart
Is the only way to get a good start
Being true to yourself
For forgiveness takes care of itself