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To Err
To err is human,
to forgive divine
But why do the errs
always have to be mine?
It's hard to be perfect
right all the time
and keep up the pretense
that everythings fine
Often we fail to give
thanks where it's due
so right here and now
I am giving some to you
Thanks for your patience
that I might see
the numerous mistakes
attributed to me!
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