I Forgave.. Poem by Randy McClave

I have been wronged, and done wrong
But, I still forgave,
I am caring and I am strong
But, I did it not from weakness, but from being brave.
Yes, I have seen and asked for forgiveness
Even when it wasn't my fault,
Unto God I was a witness
Into a wound I will not ever put salt.
No more will I live in the pain
A life like that no one should ever live,
A sentence is never a gain
So, I will always forgive.
No more could I just walk away
Pain and suffering just had to cease,
From the strait road I will not again stray
Forgiveness is for your own peace.
I have been used and I have been hurt
I have also been cheated on and lied to,
But, my soul did never desert
So, again I will say, "I forgive you".

Randy L. McClave