Does it ever occur to you, that you have sacrificed
Everything, for a hope, for a wish, for a dream? that your
Armageddon, may never come? that your “new world”,
Real though you have made it in your own mind’s
Eye could, in the end, be no more “the truth”, than the
Stories of heaven and hell, which you so vehemently reject?
That the afterlife is, what it is, regardless of what we believe?
Many times you have said, even if it turns
Out that “the truth” is not “the truth”, you will die secure in
The fact that you have led an honorable life…
How can you say that, knowing that you have turned your back on
Each of us? that you have time and time again chosen the path of
Righteousness, over your own flesh and blood??
Please hear me out. don’t interject your
Life’s philosophy, your god’s word’s. while I know they mean
Everything to you, they mean nothing, at all to me.
All I know is he/she/it has taken you, prisoner,
Stolen your free will, white-washed your mind,
Erased from your heart, every trace of the girl that bore me.
For every hurt, I have caused you, for every
One of my transgressions, I have come before you,
Repentant, full of regret, begging your forgiveness… the
God of my comprehension, has forgiven me. and yet
I know, in your eyes, I remain unacceptable.
Virtually judged and sentenced am I, as you choose
Everlasting life- in paradise with your god- yet again, over me.
Mother please, just this once, before it is too late, before
Everything we could ever be, is forever lost- forgive me…
An Acrostic Poem posted in response to dverse Poet’s Pub Poetics call for poems dealing with Blame and Forgiveness
Thru Violet's Lentz 
such a heartfelt poem Violet, I love how you used the acrostic for this challenge.
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Thank you, Gina. It’s a worthwhile challenge.
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This poem won’t leave me. I am still feeling the emotions in it. I do believe this will resonate with many readers Violet. It is beautifully written and the acrostic form is brilliant. Excellent! 💕
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Thank you so much Christine!
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Very great acrostic. The use of a plea as the acrostic really made for a great, great use of that first letter in the line.
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Thank you HRR.
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Good description of the problem of forgiveness and blame: “you have time and time again chosen the path of
Righteousness, over your own flesh and blood??” It is not easy to maneuver through this storm.
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No it’s not but a basis for good poetry. Thank you Frank.
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Great words from the heart. I love the message in the acrostic.
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Thank you, Astrid.
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That … sent shivers racing, and somewhere inside me, an echo.
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This is so powerful, Violet. I know many who share the feelings you’ve expressed here. It’s so achingly painful and beautifully told. ❤
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Thank you D. I think it’s important that no one feels alone.
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Very profound and personal. Had to read it a few times.
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Thank you, Stu. I’m glad it struck a chord with you.
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This is well written Violet.
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Thank you, Rob
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you’ve articulated the pain of an insoluble dilemma so well here
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Insoluble is such a kind word. Thank you Jade.
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You are welcome.
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What a poignant plea! There are those who seem blind to “Judge not that ye be not judged” from sacred scripture. May eyes be opened.……
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As long as there is life, there is hope.
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Powerful acrostic poem- you did this so well.
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Thank you
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This is such great description of a broken relationship… to plead for forgiveness for being a child it sound like to me… the blaming is encapsulated in the forgiveness… showing the complexity of the whole thing
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Thank you for seeing the complexity of the whole thing Bjorn.
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Heartfelt and outstanding piece, Violet!
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Thank you Eugenia.
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😉
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This gave me a chill. Such a well phrased poem, and an acrostic! Wonderful.
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Oh, thank you!
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It’s heartbreaking to let the rules and narrative you have chosen for yourself come between you and your child (or your parent, the roles are often reversed). You’ve expressed this conflict well. Hopefully the hand that reaches out will be met halfway. (K)
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Thank you for your kind words, K. I hope so too…
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Powerful. Meaningful. Sad. Heartfelt. Thanks for sharing again!
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Religious persecution is alive and well and dwelling inside of a lot of us.. Thanks for sharing..
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My journey away has been years and I will probably fight the brainwashing the rest of my life.
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I am nearly sixty, and a day does not go by,,
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Yes.. I’m 66
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