It was taught to me when very young
to always turn the cheek.

That when wronged to be understanding
when it was my time to speak.

Who needs a sword of steel
when the tongue can cut you down.

Transgressions to us happen,
anthills can be turned into a mound.

Life is not a liability case,
a courtroom with a judge.

If we always look for blame
our lives become a grudge.

Not dividing fault in actions,
in what was yours
or what was mine.

Just remembering
to err is human,
and to forgive is Divine.

Copyright © 2007 Ronald J. Edwards