Sonnet: Forgive Wisely

A statesman wise sees well beyond his times; A leader great foresees the future well; A monarch thinks of commonweal all climes; A pope ensures that no soul lands in hell! Sometimes, we better forget ego clash; The world at large does matter more than self; At times, to forgive, we must make a dash; Forgiving brethren is better than pelf! Let decisions be wise always in life; We do not lose a thing in being kind; An act of help is welcome amidst strife; Sometimes to regulations, we needn't bind! Let men in high authority be wise; No man is perfect or afree of vice! Copyright by Dr John Celes 26-06-12