Forgiveness (a poem by Ann Weems)

FORGIVENESS

a poem by Ann Weems

(from the book Searching for Shalom: Resources for Creative Worship)

I was wrong,

arrogantly

self righteously

wrong.

So interested in being understood,

I didn’t understand.

So anxious to be right,

I didn’t see your pain.

How is it then

that you’re the one

to bring the flowers?