Intentions…

There’s an intention to be had,
Feelings to be spared.
What was said, wasn’t meant,
What was heard, wasn’t the intent.
Don’t take it personal when
Something seems so wrong.
First ask yourself,
What was the intention,
And was it meant to harm?
Forgiveness is a gift,
You may think to give away.
But true forgiveness is the one, you give yourself and keep it close to say,
“Please forgive me that wasn’t my intent”
Hurt feelings is the last thing I would have ever meant…

Aweider 3.12.12