Forgiveness

Thoughts following on from David's talk on Sunday...

It is tough.

When you declare your chosen path

And others see it and measure your passage along it.

It is hard when we let ourselves down

And fall out happens;

When we find ourselves in a place

We don’t want to be;

When we feel our edges compromised.

We are exposed

And the chill air

Turns us blue.

We are lost without your warmth,

Without you to cling to

Where do we find solace?

But it is self-imposed exile.

You remain.

It is we who turn away from you;

We lower our eyes in shame

And cannot see your outstretched arms.

You reach out for our damaged selves,

As much as you ever did for those more complete

You are not less compassionate

Just because we need it more.