As a Man Thinketh

The mind is fertile ground for that which you cultivate
Listen and beware for your destiny is at stake

The dream of awareness may be heaven or hell
By patterns of belief and choices at will

If your mind is fertile for evils thoughts
then pain and suffering is what you have bought

Joy and happiness result from rightness of belief
Tainted perceptions steal joy like a thief

Weeds produce weeds like corn produces corn
Love produces love like scorn produces scorn

What grows within the garden of your mind
And what have your thoughts produced over time
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Fraser Avatar
December 30, 2010 at 4:55 PM
This piece just oozes wisdom Chasity, well said you, go girl....:)
Brown Avatar
December 30, 2010 at 4:10 AM
I enjoyed reading your excellent poetry this morning Chasity. I will be back after the New Year to read more of your poetry. Wishing you a very Happy New Year. Love, Carol
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December 29, 2010 at 4:15 PM
Very Nice!!1 LOved it Rose
Muzzey Avatar
December 29, 2010 at 2:43 PM
A wonderful write, I enjoyed the read. Caryl
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