Agape Love- Not Polarity

Agape – Christ-like love -
is not too easy to live,
especially today
in these difficult times
when polarity of opinions reigns supreme!
Siblings against siblings;
long-time friends turning against
their long-time friends.
A sign of the times?
End times coming?
It’s not hard to imagine this
when the hearts of those 
whom we suppose should love us most
are hardening against us
simply for the fact
we do not think the same!

Agape loves those who oppose us.
Agape loves those we find 
undeserving of our love.
But none in God’s eyes
are undeserving of His Agape love.
We cannot hate those we find imperfect
when we ourselves
can never perfect be!

True charity and compassion
are needed more than ever now
in these trying times.
Only when we love 
by having respect for
every nation, race, and tongue
can we ever find peace in this world.
And only when we forgive others
do we show ourselves worthy
of our Lord’s own forgiveness of US.

Agape love is difficult!
Practice kindness every day,
and it will become easier and easier
to live it!
For the sake of our future generations;
for the sake of our entire global community,
we must learn to practice
Agape.

April 28, 2021
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Krutsinger Avatar
April 30, 2021 at 10:50 PM
"True charity and compassion are needed more than ever now in these trying times." I think we should put this on every billboard in America.
Babcock Avatar
April 29, 2021 at 9:48 AM
Could not have said it any better than you have Andrea and will go into a fav or mine. love phyl
Seeker Avatar
April 28, 2021 at 10:46 PM
Superbly penned, as always, Andrea! As long as ego is manifest, agape love is merely a concept, in my view.
Hankins Avatar
April 28, 2021 at 7:59 PM
Excellente, Andrea. So well-explained. And you are absolutely correct that it is difficult. In fact, I'd say virtually impossible as humans. But we can give it our best. We can "practice...."
Sankey- Lewis Avatar
April 28, 2021 at 6:16 PM
This is beautiful reminder that in earth's garden, perennial persons uphold the beauty of agape love.
Pandit Avatar
April 28, 2021 at 2:11 PM
I like the sentiments you express throughout this poem, Andrea. Your message of compassion resonates. Much inspiration in this powerful message you deliver.
Hinshaw Avatar
April 28, 2021 at 2:09 PM
So insightful, Andrea! A top winner for the contest for sure! Hope all goes well with you - Bob
Dietrich Avatar
May 5, 2021 at 11:55 PM
I don't know we had to use given words. Good grief!!
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