A Really Hard Lesson To Learn

Forgiveness

Each day as he was walking

Along the dusty road,

He was ever mindful;

He carried a heavy load.

The load was one he chose

To carry on his own;

Burdens he kept with him,

To no one were they shown.

Anger and resentment,

Embarrassment and pride;

They slowed his daily progress,

His comfort they denied.

Though he became more weary

With every passing day,

He did not put it down;

That was the weaker way.

His brother came along

And asked to take the load,

But he refused the help;

His heart had grown too cold.

So then as he trudged on

He met up with his fate.

The load became too heavy,

But now, it was too late.

While then it seemed much easier

To keep hard feelings in,

Refusing to forgive

Was yet the greater sin.