Poem based on Luke 6:20-31

Love,

Love that one who hurt you

Pray,

Pray for the one who did you wrong

Focus

on the God in your life

and the love growing there

rather than

the hate

                mistrust

                                fear

                                                hurt

you have been given

                and you wish to give back

Focus

on that which comes from God

on that which brings meaning

on that which brings life

lest

bitterness wins

your heart

your soul

your mind and thoughts and time

and you become

everything

about the other that hurt you

lest you become the one

who brings to others

and yourself

the hate

                mistrust

                                fear

                                                hurt

Pray for others

that you may become whole