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Fallible

Fallible,

what a word! 

No one has a clue what it means

unless they look it up. 

You see, 

this word 

is a wondrous word 

for it most nearly means ‘imperfect.’

For example: 

humans are fallible. 

Its a true statement. 

We are not perfect, 

nor will ever be. 

But we can try to be 

the best person we can 

to improve the lives of others.

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Douglas MacGowan

Wed 5th Dec 2018 01:58

Something so simple presented as something complex or out of reach. Well portrayed.

<Deleted User> (18980)

Tue 4th Dec 2018 23:52

Elle - I tested the word on a family gathering this evening and all seven knew what the word fallible means without the need to look it up.

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