I'm so tired of hearing that old cliche' ~
"It's water under the bridge," let it go.
Those words are never the right thing to say
when I'm already feeling kinda low
What if water under the bridge dries up
and can't carry my mistakes out to sea?
To forgiveness should I raise a full cup?
What cliche will I hear to comfort me?
"To err is human, to forgive, Divine"
Yet another cliche' in stark contrast
Self forgiveness often takes much more time
Only changing the future, not the past
Burning bridges is like playing with fire
All too often it leads to getting burned
Wisdom is the greatest pacifier
Cliche's are the lessons others have learned
Daniel Turner and Jenna Logan
I'm so tired of hearing that old cliche' ~
"It's water under the bridge," let it go.
Those words are never the right thing to say
when I'm already feeling kinda low
What if water under the bridge dries up
and can't carry my mistakes out to sea?
To forgiveness should I raise a full cup?
What cliche will I hear to comfort me?
"To err is human, to forgive, Divine"
Yet another cliche' in stark contrast
Self forgiveness often takes much more time
Only changing the future, not the past
Burning bridges is like playing with fire
All too often it leads to getting burned
Wisdom is the greatest pacifier
Cliche's are the lessons others have learned
Written with Daniel Turner ~ Hands shaken in friendship
TO ERR
To err is human; to forgive, divine.
No doubt, no argument, perfectly fine.
So far, the act is really mistake
My conscience, sympathy will not break.
If err touches crime, I cannot ignore
I will be cruel, never to endure.
Greatness of forgiveness to sweep away
Punishment is the answer. No way.
To err is human; to forgive divine.
provided mistakes subject to define.
Doing harm or hurting or to assault
is not a mistake but genuine fault.
02/08/20
Third Place
Reference 'To err is human; to forgive, divine.' Alexander Pope.
'The Famous Poetic Lines 2' Contest by Silent One.
Stream of errant emotion spurts out of your mind,
scathing currents erode the brittle banks.
The mistaken course pervades unrelentably,
and drowns deep the pieces of my broken heart.
If compassion could change the aberrant channel,
within contours of forgiveness I’d embrace you.
You’d find ahead a turning meander for the soul
that would flow to the placid bay of bliss.
You stoke the contrived fire of betrayal,
consuming the canopy of verdant longing.
The flame rages uncontrollably untamed,
and burns the flowers together we'd bloomed.
If tolerance could dowse the deviant fire,
I’d shower divine rains of forgiveness on you.
You’d find silver lining around melting clouds,
and we'll walk life to the realm of rainbow.
For God bestows mercy on mortal sinners,
to err is human; to forgive, divine.
(Inspired by : "To err is human; to forgive, divine" - Alexander Pope.)
February 7, 2020
Contest : Famous Poetic Lines 2
Sponsor : Silent One
May 17, 2020
Contest : Brian's Choice H
Sponsor : Brian Strand
"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
I was told that a friend cherished, talked about me,
said- I was not hearing her when she spoke;
I was so angry,
for I am a listener !
A true friend to those who I let enter my world,
for this journey has made me very careful;
I did not say anything to her but distanced myself,
then, weeks, weeks later I realize I was hurt, not angry.
(and I missed her and our conversations on every subject)
Does this mistake have to end friends ?
Perhaps, I can ask why over coffee?
"To err is human; to forgive divine . . . . "(Alexander Pope)
___________________________
February 4, 2020
Poetry/Verse/Forgiving Hurt
Copyright Protected, ID 20-1223-059-03
All Rights Reserved, 2020, Constance La France
Written for Famous Poetic Lines 2
sponsor, Silent One
Third Place
To err is human; to forgive, divine
1. Shared virtues be are friends eternal
2. A futile step is a worthless journey
3. In a public forum, liberty is oft impugned
4. Evil is often found at the end of a long leash
5. Prepare for war whenever peace is at hand
6. Vice is a companion of the weak
7. Opportunity is a constant to closed doors
8. Whenever there is light, shadows manifest itself
9. One must first be in the dark, to see the light
10. Fairytales are embellished untruths
11. An unscripted life is a birthright of imagination
12. An encrypted mind is well-rehearsed
13. The unimaginative is a sharp spoon
14. Lethargy is a reason for windows
15. Spare the rod and raise yourself
2020 February 03
Famous poetic lines 2 Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Silent One
"To err is human; to forgive, divine" - Alexander Pope
"To err is human; to forgive, divine" - Alexander Pope
a faux pas
easy enough to understand
deceit and treachery
not so much
backstabbing
shameless betrayal
far beyond comprehension
stirs injury to the core
it is a divine blessing
the best gift to oneself
to find it in one’s heart
to forgive
to let go
and move on
AP: 3rd place 2022, 3rd place 2020
Submitted on February 2, 2020 for contest FAMOUS POETIC LINES 2 sponsored by SILENT ONE - RANKED 3RD
Woven in Silk Threads of Love
(Apropos Us and the Children)
Time tested love, bruised
and battered,
lay like littered crystals
on the steel plate stage of life;
dismembered and crumbled
like a stale cookie
whose particles
have lost
their electromagnetic-like
attractiveness.
Ingredients of envious spice
inhibits any and all adhesiveness—
that tough threading love folds and kneads.
Yet, the sprinkling of forgiveness
knits and weaves the web
of diverse unity of understanding—
cocooning new beginnings:
Indeed, the most fragile butterfly wings
have endured—soared in monarch majesty—
defying time tested, treacherous winds
that the teeming silk of love forever spins.
Yes, to err is human; to forgive divine;
may eternal blessings forever twine
this tender love of yours and mine.
no apology
my pain: inconsequential
your conscious is seared
Eileen Manassian
While Jesus was on the cross, he prayed, "Father, forgive them for they know not what they do." He forgave even when no apology was offered. He forgave the ones who were the cause of his death. I find that SO hard to do...It's the hardest part about being a follower of Jesus. To be able to forgive someone who will not admit to wrong doing...takes divine strength. "To err is human; to forgive, divine." I've also found out that if you are always silent about ill treatment, people will take advantage of you. They will take your silence for cowardice and think that they can walk all over you. When Jesus was struck by the high priest's servant, he did not remain silent. He questioned him, "Why do you hit me?" I believe we should speak out against what is wrong. People may never acknowledge wrongdoing, but it needs to be said. There is a fine balance...I am struggling in trying to find where that balance is...
Can you forgive someone who has stolen your life?
A person with full faculties of the knowledge that
they have invaded your every ounce of pureness.
With only the craving of self gratification, with no
concerns of the damage inflicted upon the naive victim.
Life as you have known it to be is no longer, therefore,
the changes require extensive mind and body alterations.
Not given a choice confuses the brain to believe this
person deserves and should receive the same destruction.
Then you ponder the satisfaction of their demise only
to feel ashamed when you get enjoyment from the thought.
Seeking the answer deep down in your soul while
struggling with the transformation of your future life,
you ask yourself if this person is worthy of the
compassion that is required to mend your sufferings.
The only answer that can possibly ease the curing
process of this human err, however intentional, must
be divine forgiveness to begin your inner self healing.
Yes, you can forgive what you shall never forget.
Contest: "To Err Is Human, To Forgive Divine"
When we err, it is of human design.
Words spoken unhindered, without forethought,
deeds are done, not meaning to undermine.
Are we that perfect that we err not?
Yet still, our honor, is then redefined.
To offer forgiveness, true from aloft,
it is two souls you have realigned.
Are we that perfect that we err not?
Bringing closure to all those thus entwined.
Not just the transgressor, relieved of a black spot,
you placed yourself on the side of divine.
Are we that perfect that we err not?
For the contest:
To Err Is Human, To Forgive Divine
Placement: 6th
11 December 2010
Sinner or Saint
==========
We all sin and we are sinners
We are saints upon God’s Grace, the Giver
The way of the cross, God and man entwine
To err is human, to forgive divine
Blind we are, and can’t see the truth
Pretender wins the trust of youth
A deaf to good news, unable to decline
To err is human, to forgive divine
Great mind leads us into the system
Worldwide, the weak flow to its streams
In the lowness of spirit, wrongful is enshrine
To err is human, to forgive divine
Saints we are, since purified, still a whiner
For Jesus did not come for the righteous, but sinners
We are sinners and saints and that shall remain
To err is human, to forgive divine
7th place winner
"To Err Is Human to Forgive Divine" Contest
Sponsored by: Audrey Carey
Contest Judged: 1/8/2011
Of free will, graced one creature,
All for us learn from our teacher.
Jesus; walked, that was the sign
To err is human, to forgive divine.
Born as a babe, protected was he.
As he protects all, thine and thee,
He gave us a righteous soul so fine.
To err is human, to forgive divine.
Teach he did, some fought the way.
He taught love, forgiveness each day.
He never gave anybody, any decline.
To err is human, to forgive divine.
Our Father in Heaven sent only son.
Live, die, for our sins, now it is done,
Before end, broke bread, drank wine
To err is human, to forgive divine.
Upon day, we celebrate his birth.
Many ask, humanity was it worth,
For what he decided to consign,
To err is human, to forgive divine.
To err is human, to forgive divine.
All religions hold truth of trine.
He was born for all, yours and mine.
To err is human, to forgive divine.
Sponsor Audrey Carey
Contest Name "To Err Is Human to Forgive Divine
THE LESSON
We were caught by the neighbourhood tough guys:
Him and me against six of the wrong kids to meet.
In just the wrongest darkest part of the street
Snowballs began to fly. They out-gunned us, and worse,
They shoved ice chunks into each harmless white missile.
Made it armoured and a lot less fissile
Hit your head? Painful. In the eye? Serious damage.
We ran but I could outrun him, and did so, saved my own skin
Sheltered behind door, though instinct told me it was a sin
He was alone to face the onslaught while I hid, coward.
He never said or did anything to punish me, which made me feel bad.
His forgiveness was the best sort I ever had
I was eight years old then, my lesson was easy
Felt so bad that I was never again a coward.
Pity his way of giving the lesson was so hard.
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For Audrey Carey’s contest “To err is human, to forgive divine”
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