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Making a Mistake

When you make a mistake, Think of what is at stake And decide if it can be undone; Then the steps that you take Might just give you a break And proceed like you’ve only begun. If your goof’s set in stone And your chances are blown To repair any damage you’ve caused, Suck it up, for it’s known To mistakes we are prone, So your life doesn’t need to be paused. You might feel like a fool And expect ridicule, But it’s human to err, goes the line; Let your anguish unspool And just try to be cool For forgiving, it’s said, is divine.

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Date: 11/23/2024 9:01:00 PM
There is great truth in your words. I will say, mistakes in dress or decor are best handled by declaring, " It's a new style. Everyone's wearing it".
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Date: 11/22/2024 11:51:00 AM
I almost always speak up when I make a mistake, particularly with my students. Teachers who try to gloss over wrong instructions do themselves no favors by not fessing up. People catch on!
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Date: 11/22/2024 2:35:00 AM
- Some "mistakes" will always be "set in stone" even if you lie completely flat ... and apologies will never be accepted (I know all about that) ... but we are only human and everyone is different - I agree with you, Ilene :) - hugs
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Date: 11/21/2024 10:45:00 PM
It's always best to own up to them, it helps everyone to move on and bring closure. Tom
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Date: 11/21/2024 12:47:00 PM
I agree with Gershon Ilene! We should also learn from our mistakes….but l generally don't haha!! Great rhyming ….love this poem! Debx
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Date: 11/21/2024 12:32:00 PM
Words of wisdom, Ilene. Never worth it to get all wound up in what you can't fix! Cheers, Gershon
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