Forgiveness Is Unnecessary

How does one forgive?
What softens the heart
makes it ready to let go
of hurt and anger?

“I forgive” is a letting go.
It is compassion
a knowing that we all
are doing the best we can
at any one moment.

“I forgive” becomes
unnecessary when we
finally understand that
it is our judgement
not another’s deed that
is the root of our displeasure.