Grace of Atonement (humility)

Free Verse … a simple poem for those who've been requesting something new.

Author's Note

ARTWORK
"Human Connection" by Maria Rivans, contemporary British artist.

Please, feel free to offer well-meant constructive critique. ✍🏼

Reviews

[lightsong]

I don't know where my review to this gone? it seems I deleted it ? anyway. You've descried yourself well and true here, because You already are all of these and more. simple but like always well written and deliver the lesson smoothly with no force. I like your chosen photo, the Man and the Woman, i.e all humans should behave as your lines say. Thank You Syr for sharing your wisdom through your creative art.

[Richard🖌]

Hi, Dear Ghounwah 🥀

As I arrived to comment on your pervious review, I, too, wondered why/where it had disappeared?
But, how wonderful it truly is to find your humbling words of praise, kindness, agreed upon understanding, and encouragement.
I had thought you might like the photo when I selected it for this piece.
You always grasp the core essence of my work; this is one reason (of many) why I so deeply appreciate your time spent reading and reviewing me.

With most grateful hugs 'n blessings, I most warmly thank you, Dear Ghounwah! ⁓ Richard🖌

[lightsong]

I, as we all should be thankful and grateful for all your time and hard work, giving and richening poetry and the cafe here.

[Einstein Noodle]

well said, Richard .. very smooth flowing verse .. wonderful and wise says i!
E.

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Dear Gene 🙏

It's nice to know you perceive the wonder and wisdom! ⁓ Richard 🍂

[heavenscentgirl1]

THIS IS AN AMAZING POEM FILLED WITH WORDS WE SHOULD ALL SHOULD LIVE BY .
THANKS FOR SHARING RICHARD, HUGS 🤗🙏

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Dear Mary Jo 🙏

I thank you, too, for two reads and shows of appreciation! ⁓ Richard 🍂

[heavenscentgirl1]

ALWAYS MY PLEASURE RICHARD. 👍👏😇. HSG

[Kaye]

This is a very beautiful write, love the set up and artwork

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Dear Kay 🙏

Your praise is graciously inspiring! ⁓ Richard 🍂

[Richard🖌]

Kaye … sorry.

[Ken e Bujold]

As well penned a prayer as I have read. Beautifully rendered Richard

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Dear Ken 🙏

Hadn't thought of this pieces as a prayer, but it makes sense.

Seems we see eye-to-eye! ⁓ Richard 🍂

[Red Brick Keshner]

Please and thank you are always a good social cornerstone. These values of forgiveness and thanksgiving, of service and esteeming one another is quite needful and effective as building blocks of society. Thanks for sharing.

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Dear Frederick 🙏

Seems we see eye-to-eye ; you are most welcome! ⁓ Richard 🍂

[Katrina Mckeown]

Yes I agree, if we applied this to the world today and in turn the world obeyed
What a much better tomorrow we could all be living in.. free from neglect.. free from hurt etc giving life more meaning and respecting the value of every essence of life .

Katrina

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Dear Katrina 🙏

Seems we see eye-to-eye! ⁓ Richard 🍂

[Lisasview]

Perfect read for me dear Richard as my long day is coming to an end.
Such fine words that I do wish everyone would read and adhere to...
Now wouldn't that be great!!
Lisa, taking time to read..

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Lisa,

Yes, I suppose it would be great, but I don't think we're in any danger of that taking place anytime soon … LOL!

A bushel basket of smiles to You! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Lisasview]

Oh my you are on a roll responding to my reviews...wonderful..
L

[Richard🖌]

You and others,
I'm trying to catch-up from too busy a teaching schedule of late.

[Richard🖌]

There are six other unattended reviews reviews on this poem, alone.

[Lisasview]

Oh my goodness... well, as I said you are on a roll...
Lisa, early morning in Spain

[Susan 🦋]

This so reminds me of the Beatitudes. The ability to forgive is a gift in itself. We all have the ability to change the world. Big or small, it is our purpose in life. Thank God for the grace when we don't always see it. May we all live a life of gratitude. You speak truth. Beautifully written and illustrated. Something I needed to read today.

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Susan 🌺

As always, you've stirred my senses, and to have one of my poems compared to The Beatitudes is far above and beyond any praise this humble olde bard could ever has hoped for or expected.

Bless you for your shared wisdom 'n glorious beauty! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Earthrise]

Good reminders for us all. I especially like the message about hoping for another chance. Too often we pursue standards that are too high, until humility becomes self-punishment. Second chances are great. But all of these are things we should live by.

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Dear Earthrise 🙏

Seems we see eye-to-eye! ⁓ Richard 🍂