LOVE

Modern Mythology

Truth was once taught by word of mouth;
until newspapers scattered opinion;
then, much of what’s truth; went south;
as newspapers gained dominion.

This so-called news was a form of gossip;
spoken across the backyard fence;
converted by television into massive profit;
all claims to acuracy; merely

The Climax

All reality ascends to its climax;
its ultimate highest; its peak;
then slowly descends right back;
its ebb and flow is unique.

Why can’t it simply keep on going;
aren’t there new heights; to reach?
There is a special season for growing;
and new wisdom; God

Comfort Shopping

Most of us understand “comfort food”,
a magic elixer to cure depression;
something to help us change our mood;
even altering our facial expression.

Unfortunately; such a cure doesn’t last;
I develop a balloon in my gut;
in order to cure it; I attempt to fast;
going

The Growth Of Power

Rebellion in Eden, sent life to the earth;
the serpent and demons were kings;
a coalition of power came to its birth;
demons and angels; lost wings.

In their midst, was the created man;
a goat in the clothing of sheep;
together; all had disturbed God’

Walking A Crooked Path

We’re told to follow the straight and narrow;
throughout the course of our life;
but, I feel I’m pushing a loaded wheelbarrow;
while commanded by my wife.

By myself, I can’t even plow one straight furrow;
I’ll leave a crooked path in

Wisdom Of Fools

Seeking knowledge is an admirable trait;
informatiion and wisdom are connected;
but, many who seek; have taken the bait;
with evil, by the powerful; protected.

It’s a curious route; evil manages to take;
especially for those following rules;
it wasn’t a vile crime; simply a

To Serve God

Sometimes we think we’re born to serve man;
but it’s a concept that seems rather odd;
man’s just a servant; doing whatever he can;
but creation all came from God.

We live out our stories of service to others;
our humility drenched in pride;

Betrayed With A Kiss

Many people seek love and attention;
wanting to take; more than they give;
others live in doubt, and apprehension;
lost in the life that they live.

The world is full of movers and shakers;
humility comes at a cost;
most, among them, are reality’s takers;