The Fiddle

He fought the occasional trembling of his hands as he carved the face of his final instrument. While etching the details in the front, his mind traveled back to the days of his youth, when he decided that his craft would be to construct and appreciate the violin instead of playing it. As his mind raced to memories of his family, who had become renowned musicians; tears welled up in his eyes and fell onto the wooden canvas. He hurriedly dabbed them with a kerchief from his old jacket pocket. He rested his aching fingers briefly before continuing with his final piece. This instrument would not go to family, but to a young girl, the daughter of a late captor as a token of good will-of forgiveness. 

Sometimes giving a sacrificial gift from the heart helps to put away bitterness.

Jesus said "Love your enemies; pray for them. Do good to them that spitefully use you."