Forgiveness Virtue

Lest my human part be of mind deceived
   To err is human, to forgive divine
Of many stresses of mind, soul relieved
   Of my heart my soul and mind be refined!

I be not deceived my God be not mocked
   To err is human, to forgive divine
I will do the talk as I do the walk
   First Adam fell from divine into time!

Judgment schedule is to run it’s full course  
   To err is human, to forgive divine
In time I must learn that love is my source
   To learn that divine love is my life line!

Forgiveness virtue relieves judged voice 
   To err is human, to forgive divine
To forgive is divine it is my choice
   Toward love’s nature I lean in recline

He that loves not knows not, my God is Love
   To err is human, to forgive divine
We must be partakers of the above
   As we live divine is the one lifeline!

The lust of the flesh is the pride of life
   To err is human, to forgive divine
Lust of the eyes reveals not life, but strife
   The source love is nature of heaven’s wine!

Let us forgive of love’s nature and live
   To err is human, to forgive divine
Judgment died on the cross, that love could give
   Love hath relieved mind’s self of the death whine!  

For Contest: Forgiveness
In Honor of: Audrey Carey
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010


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Date: 2/8/2011 11:52:00 PM
Ah I will be reading this one a few more times won't I? The more I need such poetry the more I believe I grow as a poet, and thank you for sharing such poetic prowess with me, so I may grow yet more.
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Date: 1/13/2011 11:32:00 AM
Congratulations John on your win in "Annalise's Contest". Love, Carol
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Date: 1/9/2011 8:41:00 PM
Wonderful. Congratulations on your winning placement with this most excellent work. Very good writing. Deb
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Date: 1/9/2011 7:13:00 PM
stellar write! cheers for the great, happy win in the contest! :> nette
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Date: 1/9/2011 9:48:00 AM
Congrats Moses on your wonderful win in Audrey's great contest with this excellent entry .. enjoy another top ten with luv..
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Date: 1/9/2011 6:49:00 AM
Congratulations John, on your win in the contest with this fascinating poetry~~
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Date: 1/9/2011 6:23:00 AM
many congratulations dear Moses for this win.
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Date: 1/9/2011 6:20:00 AM
Congratulations on this well deserved win in the contest of Audrey, john
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Date: 1/9/2011 3:33:00 AM
A beautiful message John, congratulations to you on a well deserved win ;-) WN
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Date: 1/9/2011 1:24:00 AM
Great passage and congratulations on your well deserved win, John. (^_^) Noel
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Date: 1/8/2011 10:00:00 PM
You do this form so well. Congratulations on your win. Lvoe, Joyce
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Date: 1/8/2011 7:48:00 PM
Thank you for supporting my contest, John! Congratulations! Love, Audrey
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Date: 1/8/2011 7:42:00 PM
Guess I missed this one earlier, John, but am so glad I had the chance to read it now. Filled with love and wisdom. Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 12/16/2010 3:24:00 PM
Reads like a winner in this contest...Good luck with this excellent work..Like the form used..Sara
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Date: 12/13/2010 8:39:00 PM
Human love is uncomparable to God's love. Lust, hatred and unforgiveness are to be freed from impurities by repentance and accepting God to our lives. So true, John, this is a very well fitted entry to Audrey's contest, good luck to you. (^_^) Noel.
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Date: 12/13/2010 6:14:00 PM
A lot of truth here John. You put it together very well. Good luck in the contest. Charles
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Date: 12/13/2010 12:49:00 PM
Hi. Thanks for your kind comment. This is beautiful study in forgiveness with prayer like quality. Best of luck in the contest. Eamon
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Date: 12/13/2010 7:52:00 AM
Enjoyed reading today!! Well written!!
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Date: 12/12/2010 6:31:00 PM
This is really beautiful. I love how you flowed the verses into song, into prayer, into worship. I felt as though I were praying when I was reading. Thank you.
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Date: 12/12/2010 2:33:00 PM
Very positive and thought provoking write on to err is human to forgive divine, john
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