I Can Forgive; I Can’t Forget

We all make mistakes – errors in judgement.

We all can be negligent of our responsibilities – following selfish pursuits.

Humans are thinking machines packaged inside beasts.

Some revel in our bestial roots. Others try to forget that part, striving to become more machine-like.

I, for one, try to walk a tight-rope between the two. If I were to fall, I’m not sure what side I’d prefer.

Understanding that we are all fallible, helps me to forgive those that I feel have done me wrong.

My memories fade, and my priorities shift, but I don’t want to forget all the experiences that have shaped me, painful or not.

Seeing and feeling other’s mistakes has helped to guide me in the direction I want to go.

Looking back on my own mistakes has enabled me to learn to make better choices.

Forgiving myself and others is absolutely necessary to move forward unhindered, and with a clear mind focused on improvement for all.

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Katherine J Krein

My name is Katherine J. Krein. I lost my father in June of 2013, and then I lost my mother in November of the same year. After they both died I went through a mind-warping number obsession that has taken me years to control. This is my story. It is now 2025. I still use this site to post some poems and thoughts. My obsession has faded, however, I still notice the numbers. Faith, hope, and love is what guides me now.

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