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Forgiveness
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At the heart of Samoan way of life is ‘aiga’, meaning ‘family’ values including selflessness, hospitality, co-operation, respect and dignity. What core values and ideas from your culture can be used to enhance co-operation and community in the Commonwealth?
Preface
Preface
The children in our Commonwealth have lost sight of the importance of respect that is typically given to grandparents. Most of these children live away from their grandparents and only visit them a few times a year. The importance of the teachings that their grandparents teach them are only visible to them once they pass away, once and for all. The simple things that were attainable before are impossible to get now.
Dedicated to the children of the Commonwealth: You’re not alone in grief.
The meaning of it carries thought,
but Raya[1] visits every year are different to all.
May the soul of one rest with impact.
When I was two, and my grandpa was sixty-eight,
Forgiveness meant chocolates at 5’o’clock.
The meaning of it carries thought.
[1]Hari Raya is a time of forgiveness within the Muslim community and a time for strengthening of bonds among relatives and friends.
When I was five, and my grandpa was seventy-one,
Forgiveness meant playground visits till late.
May the soul of one rest with impact.
When I was eleven, and my grandpa was seventy-seven,
Forgiveness meant a ceremony fit for a young lady.
The meaning of it carries thought.
When I was fourteen, and my grandpa was eighty,
Forgiveness meant a hospital visit on a school day.
May the soul of one rest with impact.
I’ve just turned fifteen, and my grandfather is still eighty.
Forgiveness means crying to the moon how much I missed it.
The meaning of it carries thought.
May the soul of one rest with impact.
Forgive and Forget
Forgive and Forget
Do you feel it is always easy to forgive and forget? Why do you say so?
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