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An Olive Branch

When you think of your last days here on earth Will you have relationship regrets before you depart Estranged and alienated from loved ones or friends Will you leave this world with a heavy heart Reflecting back on the situation Does it now seem insignificant and small Do you wish it had never happened The details can you even recall Do you look back on the incident Think of how silly it now seems Was in blown out of proportion Was it taken to extremes Do you wish you could make it right Make amends ,clear the slate Could you still do that Or is it too late However, some falling-outs, fueds and alienations Should never be resolved nor changed The reason for it is too huge and ugly It is a necessary must to be and stay estranged Are any of your estrangements resolvable Do you feel you could be brave and take the chance To reach out your hand in kindness To offer an Olive Branch

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Date: 3/30/2025 3:59:00 AM
So very true, but sometimes we leave it too late... Wise poem dear..
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Deb M
Date: 3/30/2025 5:01:00 AM
Exactly…thankyou dear! Debx
Date: 3/29/2025 6:15:00 PM
We must forgive. It is tough because as you say there are some situations that are too ugly. Been there but I pray every day to learn to forgive. I have too. Well done poem.
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Date: 3/30/2025 7:30:00 AM
Thanks Oliver….Debx
Date: 3/29/2025 3:46:00 PM
We cannot be forgiven if we do not forgive others. Ego and pride stand in the way. You’ve been offering lines of good advice in your poetry, Deb. I hope some give it serious thought.
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Date: 3/30/2025 7:30:00 AM
Thankyou Lin! Debx
Date: 3/29/2025 2:05:00 PM
Great advice Deb, bearing grudges eats you up inside. Life's too short. Tom
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Date: 3/29/2025 2:26:00 PM
Exactly Tom....travelling again atm...hope you are well! Debx

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