Poetry

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Bless he that persecutes you and curse not,
Be at peace with everyone as you ought;
Rejoice with any whose hearts are gladden,
Weep with all of those which are sadden;
Be of the same mind one toward another,
Mind not of high things for some other;
Rather condescend to men of a low estate,
Someone humble that will really appreciate;
Be not wise of your own vanity and pride,
Pay back no one for evil rather rectified;
Always be honest everything that you do,
God will reward when you task is through.
So often we intend on giving retribution,
Taking someone to court for restitution;
Something so underhanded that you abhor,
Thinking of a hit man to settle the score;
God does not want hate and discontent,
Taking it out on each other for to vent;
As well as showing pride and being vain,
Your humbleness should help to refrain.

Richard Newton Sherrer

Copyright 2004 Richard Newton Sherrer

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