Questions on Forgiveness and Renewal


Can you recognize him anew amidst a hundred shades of light and shadow?

Can you perceive him again as a gentle breeze on a moonlit night?

Can you look at him, now and then, in the quiet of the afternoon?

Can you pierce through layers of mist and haze to meet his gaze anew?

Can you—forgetting everything—see him as a friend once more, with an innocent heart?

Can you grant him ownership of a corner of your heart all over again?

Can you make him smile while standing on a railway platform, amidst the sun and wind?

Can you contemplate him in silent reverence on a sun-drenched, breezy afternoon?

Can you seek him out from the depths of your soul after the rain has passed?

Can you offer him a breath of solace even amidst a violent thunderstorm?

Can you—like an avatar—instill in him a comforting sense of faith?

Can you forgive a deceiver and view them in a new light?

Could you become a person of astonishing, unwavering loyalty?

Can you bring a smile to his face amidst a sea of silence?

Can you see him as a new person all over again?

Can you inspire him to live life anew?

Can you embrace him—finding the stranger within the familiar face?

Can you bridge the vast, aimless distances to stay close to him?

Can you—even at the pinnacle of success—think of a failed soul with a heavy heart?

Can you place your trust in him anew, despite a history of disbelief and betrayal?


February 4, 2022