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Reconciliation

A poem by Clem J Collier, Taree NSW

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Last updated: 20 November 2018 • 2 min read

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Reconciliation; what's it mean to me?
Forgiving and forgetting; will set our spirits free.

Perpetuation of the pain; caused oh so long ago;
Is really self-defeating; just like another blow.

Have empathy and show regret; for bad deeds that were done;
Let's contemplate "eternity"; then we can live as one!

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