Reason A. Poteet Poet Quatrain

Pope's Proverb

"To err is human; to forgive, divine"
a proverb penned by Alexander Pope.
Without its trappings, this one single line
gives the Christian, his singular hope.

A stretch of Pope's thought from my own wit.
Would knowing full pardon from divinity
possibly inspire errant souls to quit
mankind's fallen state of depravity?

I do not claim to know the divine mind;
God's plan is sovereign. His proverbs we can trust,
"Vengeance is mine," is one that we find.
Two words describe God: forgiving, yet just.

February 5, 2020

Silent One's contest: Famous Poetic Lines 2

second quote (line 11) from Romans 12:19

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Robert Lindley February 10, 2020 at 3:54 PM Superbly wrought poetry my friend..Love this great poem.. Congratulations on your win. God bless.. wrought poetry my friend. Reason A. Poteet February 11, 2020 at 12:09 AM Thank you Robert, I welcome your encouraging comment

Connie Marcum Wong February 9, 2020 at 3:33 PM I love your entry Reason! It so simply states the truth interlaced with quotes that hold great meaning. Congratulations on your podium win! xxoo Reason A. Poteet February 9, 2020 at 7:40 PM Thanks Connie Your remarks encourage me to write more

Anne-Lise Andresen February 9, 2020 at 8:33 AM - A great and inspirational poem, congratulations on your win R.A.P. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Reason A. Poteet February 9, 2020 at 7:41 PM I thank you Anne-Lise, you make my spirit smile, :)

Silent One February 9, 2020 at 6:42 AM nice take on the contest... Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Reason A. Poteet February 10, 2020 at 6:26 AM Nice contest, some great quotes on which to ponder. Thanks for the encouraging placement and remarks.