Flawed Jars of Clay
a double tetractys and couplets
When treasure is found in jars of clay
it's proof that worth
comes from God,
not from
us.
My
noble
acts are mere
crushing defeats
when I forget God commands light to shine.
Recalling a time I took a tumble
trying to create my boardwalk divine.
Forfeiting fam'ly, blazing my own way,
I should have recognized prideful largesse.
Insight came as I saw children stumble -
Mom's generosity had drawn the line.
January 9, 2012
Copyright © Reason A. Poteet | Year Posted 2012
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