Classic and Contemporary Poetry

PRIDE, by EVELYN HAZLETT HUNT
First Line: I have a proud flag flying / though none may
Last Line: A broken vow.
Subject(s): Forgiveness; Pride; Clemency; Self-esteem; Self-respect

I have a proud flag flying,
Though none may see,
A silver, gleaming pennon
Of charity.

There is no gain in hating,
When love is strong;
Nor yet no loss in loving,
Though grief be long.

My hope is to acknowledge
You another's now;
My pride is in forgiving
A broken vow.