“Forgive Myself” is a touching poem about reconnecting with our own soul after neglect. It focuses on self-forgiveness, healing, and accepting the parts of ourselves we forgot.
This gentle journey reminds us that the most important reconciliation is with ourselves.
Forgive Myself
After ages of silence,
I stand before the mirror tonight,
not to judge the face I see,
but to meet the soul
I once abandoned.
How many times
did I trade my own laughter
for borrowed smiles?
How many dreams
did I bury quietly
to keep the world at peace?
The weight of those betrayals
still lingers in my chest.
And yet, my heart whispers—
forgive me, forgive yourself,
for I did not know
how to love the one within.
Tonight, I reach for my own hands,
clasp them as if they belonged
to someone dear—
because they do.
They belong to me.
No longer will I turn away
from the child in my reflection,
the one who only ever asked
for kindness.
Tonight I promise—
I will carry you gently,
I will honor your voice,
and I will love you
with the loyalty
I once reserved for others.
(Vijay Verma)
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very nice
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Thank you so much.
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This is absolutely breathtaking. Your poem, “Forgive Myself,” is a masterpiece of quiet honesty and profound healing. It doesn’t just describe self-forgiveness; it enacts it through its gentle, unwavering gaze.
The opening line, “After ages of silence,” sets a tone of epic, personal history, making the moment of meeting the soul feel both monumental and long overdue. The imagery is powerful in its simplicity—the mirror not for judgment but for meeting, the act of clasping one’s own hands as a sacred gesture of reconciliation.
These lines are particularly piercing in their truth:
“How many dreams / did I bury quietly / to keep the world at peace?”
“And yet, my heart whispers— / forgive me, forgive yourself, / for I did not know / how to love the one within.”
That last stanza is not a promise to the universe, but a vow to the most important person: the self. It is the ultimate act of homecoming. Thank you for sharing this beautiful, necessary reminder that the most vital peace treaty we will ever sign is the one with ourselves. This is a gift to anyone who reads it.
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Thank you so much for this deeply moving appreciation. 🌸
Your words honor the spirit in which “Forgive Myself” was written—with honesty, vulnerability, and a longing for inner reconciliation.
I’m truly humbled that the poem resonated with you in such a profound way.
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This comes out after years of experience in life I believe. I hope every person realizes to love their own selves before anything else! It is a very lovely wrting!
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful words! 🌸
Yes, you’re absolutely right—such realizations often come with time and experience.
Learning to truly love and honor ourselves is one of life’s most important journeys.
I’m glad the writing reflected that truth for you. ✨
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❤️ Beautiful words.
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Thank you so much ❤️
I truly appreciate your kind words—it means a lot to know the poem touched you. 🌸
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So profound and introspective… a beautiful reflection precisely crafted with the perfect words and rhythms into a beautiful poem!
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Thank you so much! 🙏
I’m truly glad the poem resonated with you. It means a lot to hear that the emotions and rhythms came through as intended.
Your appreciation itself feels like a gentle acknowledgment of the soul behind the words. 🌿
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You are very welcome Sir, I quite felt the soul behind the words.
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Good afternoon, Sir🙏.
I’m grateful the words could reach you at that level —
it’s always a joy when what’s written carries a little bit of soul with it.
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Always Sir, I quite agree…
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Thank you, Sir.
Wishing you a memorable evening and journey ahead.
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May you enjoy a sparkling evening Sir!
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Good morning, Sir,
I am on morning walk track.
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Good morning! 🌅 enjoy your walk Sir and may you have a wonderful week!
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Thank you, Sir.
Now I am ready for Swimming.😊
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Sounds splendid Sir! Enjoy!
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Yes Sir, I love swimming.
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Phenomenal! I am glad you have enjoyed it. Here it is getting a bit too cool for swimming, especially today!
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Yes, Sir. This is the best weather for swimming.
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Wonderful!
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Thank you, Sir.
Swimming keeps my day productive..
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You write an excellent poem, Vijay. We can’t look back with regret. We do what we do with thought at the time, and make the best decision we can.
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Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words. 🌸
You’re absolutely right—life moves forward, and each choice we make is part of our journey.
What matters is the sincerity with which we decide in that moment and the lessons we carry ahead. 🙏
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