Those I Despise

No matter what I’m supposed to feel;
there are a few I still really hate;
I know it sounds bad; but let’s get real;
for I’m sure, even you, may relate.

There are some, who’ve made life unliveable;
I despise and loath them so.
I’ve forgiven most; who I thought, unforgiveable;
but, still have a long way to go.

I’ve forgiven nearly all; asked God above;
they have gained my compassion and pity;
but those, who intentionally hurt those I love;
for them; well, my thoughts aren’t pretty.

I’m much stronger now; can tolerate abuses;
can forgive all who regret what they’ve done;
but, those lacking regret; have no excuses;
all our lasting contempt, they’ve won.

I’m most keenly aware I’ve wronged others, too:
some, to whom I’ve never said, “I’m sorry;”
a few such events may have lost my mind’s view;
could it be that I’ll become their quarry?

Still, I have trouble forgiving those who hate;
ones I despise cause they’re never sorry;
to such as them, I cannot relate;
and, that makes them, my quarry.

How can we, forgive such wickedness;
when such people,cause others to bleed?
Be mindful of all those in need of redress;
but hate not the people; just their deed.