As a new year dawns, many begin to think about putting the past behind them, and often this includes forgiveness for wrongs committed. Expressing one's forgiveness through poetry can be healing and cleansing. If you're looking for the perfect poem to say, "I forgive you," check out the links on this page.
Making Forgiveness a Resolution
Making New Year resolutions is a popular pastime that extends all the way back to Ancient Rome. On the dawn of the New Year, the Romans would ask for forgiveness from their enemies before making wishes for the future.Wales Online: Resolution Solution (December 27, 2008)
"Auld Lang Syne" and Forgiveness
The words to the famous Scottis poem, "Auld Lang Syne" repeatedly suggest appealing to the kindness in one's heart and remembering the good things that have passed.
- "For auld lang syne, my dear,
- For auld lang syne,
- We'll tak a cup of kindness yet,
- For auld lang syne!
- And surely ye'll be your pint-stowp,
- And surely I'll be mine,
- And we'll tak a cup o kindness yet,
- For auld lang syne!"Hogmanay: Auld Lang Syne
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Fast Facts
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New Years Eve is December 31
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New Years Day is Jaunary 1
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In 2009, New Years Day falls on a Thursday
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According to psychology forgiveness often leads to healing
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Lack of empathy and automatic judgment are factors that make it difficult to forgive othersHoy Web: FAQ's: Forgiveness
