A Short Memory Is A Blessing Poem by Belle Wassermeister
A Short Memory Is A Blessing
My mother always told me that
we shouldn't hold a grudge.
If someone has done wrong by us,
make them a plate of fudge.
Did Jesus say if we are struck,
we turn the other cheek?
The world will not be ruled by might,
but given to the meek?
In older times, ‘twas tooth for tooth
and an eye for an eye.
Short mem'ries are a blessing, but
I can't remember why.
I was going to make a comment about this poem but I forget it!
Belle, Are you SURE that YOU wrote this? ? ? I 'love' it! ! ! 5 stars ***** and to favorites. I'll take two plates, please, on chocolate and the other peanut butter. : ))) bri
In Matthew 5: 38-39, Jesus said, "You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.' But I say to you, offer no resistance to one who is evil.'
Pity the elephant with the long memory then. It's so easy to say forgive and forget but reality makes that difficult. This is a wise poem the message will never age as long as we are the way we are. Thank you!
Wisdom, humour, great message and beautiful writing...all wrapped up in an amazing poem!
Memory - not too short. You recalled everything from childhood days to adulthood and now enjoying everything, but some recent memories will be short lived. Fantastic Poem. Liked it Full ****
Excellent meter and rhyme, Belle! Five stars and to my favorites! (I love the last two lines.)
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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Belle this is a brilliant bravo-worthy poem TFS