Pardon

The weak can never forgive, forgiveness is an attribute of the strong - Ghandi

Don’t beg of me pardon,

For I am all but disturbed;

A lavish poor fool,

Taunting the blade at my neck.

Cursed, as I appear,

May there be bliss in contempt,

 A bounty of scraps,

Gently refined for my arid fraught veins;  

Don’t pity my woes,

Cravenly insult if you must dare,

We shall both lay out our crimson,

To angels amid a drought;

Were it not for my torment,

Affection perhaps would unveil.

We can likely debate,

How malice,

While hounding its prey,

Leaves hearts fossilized,

Merely to rest stifled in the chest;

As deceit emits in each pulse,

 Lie concealed I ought to suggest,

Just,

Don’t beg of me pardon,

For I am nothing, if not disturbed. 

Reviews

[R.M.C]

Very impressive. Flows well (like I always say when it comes to your writing) and very good vocabulary (as always). Makes me feel like I'm the one who's been malicious and cruel, yet dare to beg for forgiveness when it is not deserved; that kind of portrayal of a purpose is quite hard to accomplish, especially with the flare you do, but like always, you manage.

[rudelizard]

Thank you RMC. I think most of us can relate to the desire of being forgiven and also finding it difficult to forgive someone who has hurt us. Sometimes, that struggle is internal. I'm glad you like the poem. Thank you always for the kind words.

[Olivia]

I love the flow and style of this piece. I love sort of spirit and anger intertwined in this piece.

[rudelizard]

Thank you Olivia. I am glad you felt the emotion of the poem. I appreciate your feedback :)

[H. E. Schreiter]

The darkness in this piece is beautiful. It speaks to the very soul and the words you use allow me to picture what is occurring. Very well written Rude Lizard!

[rudelizard]

Thank you H.E. for the review of this poem. It definitely came from a bit of a dark place. I am glad you like it.

[sonnie ibadah]

not all of us hold the power to forgive even though we pretend to let go. impressive piece, i like it.

[rudelizard]

Thank you Sonnie for the review and comments. You are absolutely right. Some of us cannot let go and therefore harbor negative feelings that weigh you down. I'm glad you like the piece.

[Justin Xavier Smith]

I like it! It's dark but also uplifting an an empowering sort of way.

[rudelizard]

Thank you Justin! I am glad you like the piece.

[~]

oh my... brrrr this was cold! rolling with the punches I see! :) well done my friend!

[rudelizard]

Hah... Yes, rolling indeed. Thank you kindly, moonskittles!! Always appreciate hearing what you think.

[Jamestown]

You are absolutely right, the weak can not forgive, wow my brother, you have
such a gift and I am thankful you share, great piece of work, b-blessed!

[rudelizard]

I am growing stronger everyday my friend. Lord knows I need to forgive and be forgiven. Thank you Jamestown for always having positive things to say and for sharing in my writing experience. As always, your reviews and comments are greatly appreciated. Thank you!!