The Weight of Grudges

 



The Weight of Grudges

A grudge, they say, is a fire to hold,
Its flames fed by memories bitter and cold.
It burns not the foe, but the one who keeps,
A furnace that smolders in restless sleeps.

They say forgiveness is meant for the divine,
A high and difficult path to climb.
But really, it’s not about who was wrong or right,
It’s about finding peace for your heart at night

To carry the wound, to nurture the sting,
Is to wear chains that endlessly cling.
The trail of anger, the thirst for revenge,
Consumes the soul it vows to avenge.

"Why forgive?" pride whispers in your ear,
"Let them suffer; let time make it clear."
But those who hold on to anger will see,
It’s their own heart weighed down, never free.

Is it strong to stay angry, to let it grow inside,
Or brave to let go of what hurts your pride?
Forgiving isn’t some holy, saintly thing,
It’s just a way to give your heart some healing

Still, there are those who won’t let go,
Their hate a companion, their constant woe.
Mock not their choice, but know it is true,
That anger will feast on the keeper too.

So weigh it well, this path of spite,
For grudges burn brightest in their own light.
Forgiveness? Perhaps not divine decree,
But a door to peace, should you wish to be free.

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