I only see power, not forgiveness
Forgiveness bought and sold with force.
Apologies for mistakes not pardoned, devoured.
Forgiveness replaced by influence of power.
Md. SADIKURE RAHMAN RUMEN – Bangladesh
Forgiveness and power
I only see power, not forgiveness
Forgiveness bought and sold with force.
Apologies for mistakes not pardoned, devoured.
Forgiveness replaced by influence of power.
Compassion not stronger than power
Where there is power, forgiveness leaves, goes away far.
Sin piles up in an unforgiving world.
Repentance remains, peace exiled.
Forgiveness and compromise nonexistent today
Trampled under the force of power, decay.
Translation: TAGHRID BOU MERHI
Taghrid BouMerhi is a renowned Lebanese-Brazilian poet, essayist, translator, and journalist. She serves as the President of CIESART Líbano, appointed by the International Chamber of Writers and Artists. An editor for over 10 print and online magazines, Taghrid bridges cultures through her literary and media work. She has authored 23 books and translated 40 books along with hundreds of poems and literary works. Recognized globally, she was named one of the top 20 international journalists by Legacy Crown. Taghrid’s achievements have earned her numerous international awards, highlighting her role in modern literature and cultural exchange.
التسامح والقوة
©® محمد صادق الرحمن رومين
الترجمة: تغريد بو مرعي
لا أرى سوى القوة، ولا وجود للتسامح
لأن التسامح يُشترى ويُباع بالقوة.
الاعتذارات عن الأخطاء غير مغفورة، إنها تُلتهم،
والتسامح يُستبدل بتأثير القوة.
الرحمة ليست أقوى من القوة!
حيثما كانت القوة، يُترك التسامح ويبتعد بعيدًا.
الخطايا تتراكم في عالم لا يغفر.
التوبة باقية، والسلام منفى.
التسامح والتسوية غير موجودين اليوم
هما مداسين تحت قوة القوة، والفناء.
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