I Forgive

I Forgive

I forgive my father, sister, spouse, friends and mother.
If I had one, I'd even forgive my brother.

For me, forgiving other people is easy as can be.
So why then the struggle when that person is me?

Someone infamous once said, "we are our own worst critics".
I'd have to agree, though I hate to admit it.

Self pitty, false pride, shame and guilt knaw at my inner core.
To think, act or even care is a gigantic chore.

Self-inflicted mental abuse; so quickly it smothers.
I must forgive myself as I forgive others.