# 11. Write a Harrisham Rhyme poem on the topic of forgiveness.
forgiveness is a safe solution
soothing our soul without drugs
genuine healing from angry intrusion
effectively calming those heartfelt tugs
yielding respite from inner pollution
genuine therapy just like warm hugs
- a hexastich, a poem in six lines.
- written with meter or syllable count at the discretion of the poet.
- rhymed, ababab.
- written with sort of chain at the beginning of each line. The last letter of the first word of each line is the first letter of the first word of the next line. The first word of the poem may begin with any letter.
aroused 
Awesome and so true, Kate.
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Who has the time for forgiving
On any particular day?
No-one today who is living
Enriches the world in this way
Shows up our selfish misgiving
Says no one has nuthin’ to say
I want you to note that I changed the first line from “who gives a fuck for forgiving” – rich with alliteration as well as passion – to a more family friendly (less poetic) alternative. Just for you, Kate.
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Sorry you’re feeling off pops, hope healing and love come your way 🙂
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Still on two feet and feelin’ just fine
No need for no love when I’ve got me some wine
No need for no healin’ when there ain’t nothin’ wrong
Just livin’ the dream and singin’ my song
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Wow! This one really is a winner!! I feel like my offering for this is, um, subpar.
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Beautiful and healing, Kate. Forgiving and being forgiven sets us free! ❤
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This is a wonderful poem Kate. The message here is indeed very true.
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This looks like an interesting challenge! Your response is excellent – I am especially enamored by your 2nd line.
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lol we’re not going too far, take your time 🙂
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You nailed it. So true. So much wisdom in these words. Beautifully written, Kate
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Wise words Kate. Some learned it easily but some a hard way. And I love the shot.
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We all have our specialities and that’s make us unique dear Kate 🙏.
I could never play with the words the way you do 😁
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Love this, it’s not only got a great tempo but a brilliant sentiment. 😁
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Oh, wow! Love this, Kate. ❤️
Mine are all done but I am posting them gradually. My harrisham pales in comparison.
(That’s a gorgeous pic)
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There is such power in forgiveness, and sometimes it’s a hard place to get to. Well written.
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you are so right VJ but in the end we know they are sick puppies …
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Superb and excellent words on forgiveness, Kate and such a wonderful genre of poetry. Lovely picture too.
You write so beautifully dear Kate ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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I always admired , Kate , your cleverness to say deep things in rhimes . Indeed I like your hexastich.
Love ❤
Michel
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What a wonderful form of poem, it is new to me. Your poem is as soothing beautiful as the energy of forgiveness itself is.
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Beautifully written Kate.
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you wonderfully convey a message through an interesting form. well done, my friend.
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Beautiful enduring needed truth!
And your photo is so lovely!
Forgiving is healing to the forgivee and the forgiver. 🙂
(((HUGS))) 🙂
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I loved this one! Forgiveness is so important…for everyone!
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Love this one. Forgiveness is huge in one’s own health.
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for sure!
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