The Attribute of the Strong, Not For the Weak-W

To err is human, to persist is the devil’s way
God forgives us, so some act in a godlike way 
Though seems difficult, but a good doctrine
To err is human, to forgive is divine with option.

Suppose a man slaps you on your left cheek
Offer the right one? Will you hit him back?
Perseverance is the diabolical two-way notion
Err is human; to forgive is divine with option.

Message of the English bard in Measure for Measure
“Judge not lest ye be judged” of Matthew’s Chapter
The Duke judging Isabella’s forgiveness notion
To err is human, to forgive is divine with option.

Ireland case of wrong breast cancer operation
Diagnosis of the cancer is hard said the surgeon
Reacted pathologist, smile, unfair to sue surgeon
To err is human; to forgive is divine with option.

Laugh when you can, apologize when you ought,
But let the things go of what you cannot convert.

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First place win in:
Contest: To err is human forgive divine by Audrey Carey
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
January 13, 2011 at 11:18 AM
Congratulations Dr. Ram on your win in "Annalise's Contest". Love, Carol
Onclaud Avatar
January 9, 2011 at 7:04 PM
top of the heap!! congrats with xmiles, dr, ram!!
Dillard Avatar
January 9, 2011 at 10:16 AM
Congratulations on your placing with this fine lesson for humanity. RAY
Freeman Avatar
January 9, 2011 at 9:56 AM
Congratulations Dr Ram on this much deserved first place, "You go Doc" Agape, Moses
Sweetheart Avatar
January 9, 2011 at 9:38 AM
Congrats Dr. Ram on your first place win in Audrey's great contest with this excellent entry my friend.. enjoy with luv..
Richards Avatar
January 9, 2011 at 7:52 AM
Congratulations on this wonderful entry, and a well deserved 1st place winning poem! Well done, Dr. Ram!
La France Avatar
January 9, 2011 at 6:44 AM
Congratulations, Ram, on first place in Audrey's contest with this splendid poetry~~
Mannan Avatar
January 9, 2011 at 6:17 AM
This is a superb write Dr. Ram. many congratulations for this win.
Neels Avatar
January 9, 2011 at 1:48 AM
Dr. Ram, awesome congratulations on your win with this pearls of wisdom ;)
Villarosa Avatar
January 9, 2011 at 12:40 AM
Congratulations, Dr. Ram for this winning entry, a well deserving one. (^_^) Noel.
Radke Avatar
January 8, 2011 at 8:55 PM
Wonderful, Dr. Mehta! Congratulations on your first place win with the great piece of writing. Deb
Devonshire Avatar
January 8, 2011 at 7:31 PM
Wow! How did I miss this one earlier? This is so deserving of the top spot -- filled with so much wisdom and a bit of humor as well. Congratulations, Dr. Ram! Love, Carolyn
Haick Avatar
January 8, 2011 at 7:20 PM
Thank you so much for supporting my contest, Dr. Ram! Congratulations! Always, Audrey
Voirin Avatar
December 28, 2010 at 5:14 PM
Amen.
Knop Avatar
December 23, 2010 at 3:41 AM
A great piece ypu#ve penned here, Dr. Ram! And thank you for commenting "Early Fog". Yes, I was too busy with other things but now I'm back on PS. Hope you are fine too and have happy holidays and a healthy New Year!
Smith Avatar
December 21, 2010 at 3:48 PM
Simply wonderful. Favorite'd
Sweetheart Avatar
December 21, 2010 at 8:53 AM
Especially fantastic write Dr. Ram.. this is a breathtaking read and superb entry for the contest by Audrey.. good luck my friend.. will be a sure winner with its content so magnifico..luv.. enjoyed ...today...
Nandy Avatar
December 21, 2010 at 6:50 AM
A THOUGHT PROVOKING POEM DR. RAM ! Thanks for your comments on my Healing Power of Poetry ! --Raj
Solomon Avatar
December 21, 2010 at 6:25 AM
How dissappointing! Psyche!!! LOl! I love your philosophy and truthfulness, not so much a religious poem but a poem of being humble throughout all trials and tribulations, please keep writing!
Tacito Avatar
December 21, 2010 at 5:40 AM
I agree w/Cecil...those last 2 lines are just so necessary for us all. Powerful lines sir.
Mannan Avatar
December 21, 2010 at 4:21 AM
This is sure to be in the winning circle Dr. ram. A terrific and true write.
Dietrich Avatar
December 20, 2010 at 8:07 PM
GREAT title statement, Dr. Ram. It takes a very strong person to know how to forgive. You are a wise one! Luv, Andrea
Hickman Avatar
December 20, 2010 at 7:52 PM
Last two lines say so very much to us all,,that we should heed, your other lines reiterate what we should already know,,but we all do forget,,,Blessings..Cecil
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