Retribution

It's said failure makes one human,
Forgiveness is the province of divinity.
Yet did not God say;
"Vengeance is mine"?

You thought me weak,
And did not see.
I turned the other cheek,
To hide,
The Retribution in my eyes.

Author's Note

Inspired in part by KLGoode's poem, Empathetic Insufficiency, which can be found here.

http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/amendoim1988/1381713/

Reviews

[AprilRN1210]

love the message in this one!! Can definitely see my favorite kitty's fiery spirit in this one... well done!!! RAWR!

[Caradoc]

Hahaha! Love that "RAWR" at the end. Thanks for reading. :)

[Lyn Anderson]

I am so honoured to have inspired you, my friend. This piece is very beautiful. I had trouble with my internet for several days and am just catching up now. Making turning the other cheek into something else entirely. A really smart write.:)

[Caradoc]

Thank you so much. :) Your piece and our short conversation in its comments got me thinking about forgiveness and what the Bible says about it. Then this one came to me. The second stanza is really something I could see you having in a piece, because you're a kitty with sharp claws. :)

The honor is mine though. I haven't felt inspired by much lately and you gave me a much desired jolt. Thank you.

Sorry about your internet being on the fritz though. Glad you're back.

[Tina Kline]

This has quite the impact.
Good stuff. Excellent writing.

[Caradoc]

Thanks a lot. :)