Written for: dVerse Poets Pub (posted by Grace)
Poetry Form: Trimeric
1. Trimeric has 4 stanzas
2. The first stanza has 4 lines
3. The other three stanzas have 3 lines each
4. The first line of each stanza is a refrain of the corresponding
line in the first stanza (so 2nd stanza starts with the second
line, third stanza starts with the third line, etc.).
5. The sequence of lines, then, is abcd, b – -, c – -, d – -.
In meditation last night
we discussed forgiveness.
Some things are hard
to forgive, but you attain peace.
We discussed forgiveness,
uneasy topic for many
who hold steadfast grudges.
Some things are hard
to get out in the open
without the usual ensuing anger.
To forgive, you attain peace,
and that is a rarity.
Take the weight off your shoulders.
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I meditated tonight, forgiveness starts within and then radiates outward.
“Some things are hard”
yes, they are but each step brings one closer to peace.
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It’s worth the effort.
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“To forgive, you attain peace.”
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Yes.
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I keep reading this …”Forgive, for your own sake”, and “you don’t have to engage them again” But it’s so difficult 😦
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Yes, it is a lifetime of work.
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your conclusion rings with so much truth. beautiful
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Thanks so much!
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Yes, forgiveness takes the weight off one’s shoulders. A peaceful and good day to you!
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and you, Grace!
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Not many things are more true than your 3rd stanza, as many people know all too well. But if only we can get beyond that… What a world!
Trimeriffic!
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Thanks, Ron. It is tough to keep pushing on,
but you have to look for the joys.
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This is not food for thought ~~~ it is feast for thought. Brava Sara.
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Thank you so much, Helen.
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Soo beautiful! Yes forgiveness leads to peaceful living 💝💝
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Thanks, Sanaa!
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This form works just right for the topic you chose. Forgiveness is a twisty biscuit.
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Thanks, Lisa. “twisty biscuit”- I must remember that.
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You’re welcome 🙂
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Sara,
I agree with Lisa. You’ve taken this form and adapted it brilliantly to depict the conflicted emotional route towards forgiveness. Thought-provoking. My personal opinion on this is that it would be much harder for me to forgive had I not experienced complete and unconditional forgiveness myself.
pax,
dora
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Thanks so much, Dora. I am glad this poem made you think.
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This holds so much truth. Forgiveness us something I am constantly working on–both towards others and myself. (K)
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Yes, you have to forgive yourself in order to move on and forgive others. Thanks, K.
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I think we spend too much time with anger and grudges… forgiveness is never the same think as acceptance.
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Have to think about that one.
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Sometimes it’s so hard to do, but you’re right, it’s the only way to attain peace of mind. I have lived this experience so your words really spoke to me.
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I am glad you related to this.
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wise, and such an effective use of the form ~
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Thanks, M!
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Your message must speak to everyone mustn’t it? Undeniable trimeric.
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Thanks so much!
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