Forgiveness, a poem

Oh, the refreshing power of forgiveness
as I feel the rains of mercy upon my face
its cleansing beauty sinks deep within

The tears of repentance mix with
the waters of new life
Reconciliation, peace, and healing are born

The boundaries between you and I
and I and God
are no more

Rain down upon our thirsty ground
Oh waters of mercy
cleanse our hungry land

To receive you melts the soul
and sinks deep down into
the vulnerability of every cell

Humbly we accept your gift
with praise and gratitude,
renewed, born again, transformed.

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About Christi Ortiz

Christi Ortiz is a licensed marriage and family therapist by profession and a poet by passion.  She enjoys trying to put to words to that which is wordless and give voice to the dynamic and wild spiritual journey called life. She lives in Spokane with her husband and two children, Emmanuel and Grace. She loves the outdoors and meditating in the early mornings which gives rise to her poetry.

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