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I Am Only Human

In the most anguished moments of my life
times when my mistakes cause me strife
I feel I deserve a birch wood beating
to go unpunished would be cheating 
and then I recall
that through it all    
with trepidation loomin' 
  
    I am only human

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Terry Flood

September 14, 2024 at 4:44 PM

We’re all only human, Lin. Our mistakes are our flaws and in many ways, our beauty. Keep being human, Lin… we love you for it.

Lin Lane

September 14, 2024 at 6:02 PM

Your remarks are taken to heart, Terry. Thank you for being so gracious and kind to me.

John Lawless

September 14, 2024 at 4:41 PM

Lin, how can you be "only human" when you have such an indomitable spirit

Lin Lane

September 14, 2024 at 6:01 PM

That's quite a compliment to live up to, John. Thank you. My spirit is always willing, flesh sometimes weak, but I'm honored by your thoughts.

David Kavanagh

September 14, 2024 at 12:25 PM

To be a poet was once human Lin, I say (was) as AI seems to be writing quite a few poems on this site and even entering contests, so maybe a virtual birching might be in order, (not for you) your poetry proves you are human, so go easy on yourself, cheers David

Lin Lane

September 14, 2024 at 1:35 PM

I'll spare the rod on my backside, but let's beat the heck out of anyone who uses AI to post a poem and call it his/her own. As humans we have faults, but some of the AI poetry I've witnessed here is worse than substandard, and I refuse to lower my standards to soulless words, written in rote. Thanks for opening my page and leaving your good cheers.

John Read

September 14, 2024 at 10:52 AM

Each mistake we make is a lesson learnt, they can only make you stronger, you don't deserve a beating, you deserve a badge of honour. Enjoyed reading your poem Lin.

Lin Lane

September 14, 2024 at 1:31 PM

Hello and thanks for such thoughtful comments, John. I appreciate your time.

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