Harbor No Ill Will (Tanka)

Harbor no ill will

Make friends of your enemies

Though unnatural

Forgiveness is essential

To live a spirit filled life

So easy to say

In the right circumstances

Though hard to commit

Once anger has taken hold

Breathe deeply and let it go

 

~~ Dominic R. DiFrancesco ~~

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10 responses to “Harbor No Ill Will (Tanka)”

  1. writersdream9 Avatar

    Very sound counsel! Thank you for always calling us higher and with great clarity!

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      My pleasure, it’s nice to know that I hit the mark at least occasionally. :)

  2. J Avatar

    Beautifully done, Dom — you ought to link to Tackle It Tuesday – a perfect match :)

    Carpe Diem’s Tackle It Tuesday #16 Charity

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      Thank you so much Jen, I will take a look at the this, thank you for letting me know. :)

  3. Heather's Starting End Avatar

    VERY nice, Dom. Hugs

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      I’m glad you liked it Heather, I truly appreciate it. Hugs to you my friend. :)

      1. Heather's Starting End Avatar

        Hugs back, Dear Dom….been on furlough/burnout/blues…who knows what. Came back today and am so glad to have read this as one of my first. God send this day :)

      2. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

        Well, I am very glad you are back and hopefully in better spirits. These kinds of things happen to us every now and then and there certainly is nothing wrong with taking a bit of a break to refresh. Be well my friend. :)

  4. Nicodemas Avatar

    So beautiful and so very true Dom! Awesome poem and thoughts.

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      It is something that I try to live by though at times it is very difficult. Thank you for the kind words Nic. :)

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