In Case Poem by John Sensele

In case I step on innocent toes, I beg for forgiveness
In case I deliver a mediocre lecture, I must reteach
A whole lesson so that I harness
The full potential of students to whom I mustn't preach.

I case I wrong my wife, I beg to apologise
I case I let down my offspring and my grandsons
I ought to repent to incentivize
My dependants to ride in saloon cars, not at the back of vans.

In case I commit a traffic offence, I request traffic police to charge me
In case I act silly, I must mend my ways
To put my best foot forward, to adopt civility
In all future interactions without any further delays.

In case I fall short as a believer, I ought to plead
For God's mercy, for providence to grant me wisdom
To rise from the seat of my pants and lead
The way to amelioration and furtherance of God's kingdom.

In case I betray trust reposed in me by benefactors
In case I misread intentions of students in my custody
For me to groom into world beaters
I pledge to nip in the bud the root of such a malady.