Forgiven

In my dream I said I was sorry.

You said it was OK,

and your forgiveness

lifted my spirits mightily

This is the case with much that I remember —

I’m sorry for what I didn’t understand,

but forgiven, for I didn’t understand. There is no need

for dwelling in regret —

new perspective brings a brand new page

So in the light of day

as in the dreaming night,

forgiveness wins —

there’s nothing more to pay

except attention to what is given,

the grace to love,

the fresh-washed day to live in.

©Wendy Mulhern

October 9, 2019