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Every Repuation Matters to God

Bearing False Witness

Pretending to be the pure an innocent,

          a viper the mask hides. 

In the absence of those to defending themselves,

          the more vigorously it swears.

Those that show too credulous favor to listen,

           instead of being careful, to insist on sound validation.

No elixir or spell can cure, 

          only truly depends on first loving themselves.

7/19/2017
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Vaso Avatar
September 3, 2017 at 7:47 PM
Not sure how I missed this one, very wise words, but more important congrats on POTD, even if belated!! Hugs!
Manassian Avatar
August 7, 2017 at 7:39 AM
This is a powerful poem, dear. It is easy to see the sin in others and forget the sin in our own hearts.
Medders Tobechi Avatar
July 30, 2017 at 6:02 PM
Congratulations on POTD. A truthful and soul searching write.
Bateman Avatar
July 23, 2017 at 10:30 AM
Hello Eve, Congratulations on POTD!! A very insightful and powerful write indeed. Very true and full of much wisdom. Best Wishes, Gary
U.D Palawon  Avatar
July 21, 2017 at 11:25 PM
Congrats on POTD with this wonderful write which says a lot...hmm. Reg Sunita :)
Marcum Wong Avatar
July 21, 2017 at 1:53 PM
A poem filled with wisdom Eve! Congratulations on having it honored as POTD! : )
Roper Avatar
July 21, 2017 at 2:37 PM
Thank you, Connie, for the congratulations ~* Hugs dear friend
Andresen Avatar
July 21, 2017 at 11:46 AM
- Really true, Eve - Congratulations on yours p.o.t.d. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Roper Avatar
July 21, 2017 at 12:47 PM
Thank you, Sunshine. Hugs dear friend ~*
Wanter Avatar
July 21, 2017 at 9:14 AM
Very well defined! Congratulations.
Roper Avatar
July 21, 2017 at 9:20 AM
Thank you again for coming back, Sunlite, for the congratulations :) Hugs ~*
Warrior Avatar
July 21, 2017 at 8:29 AM
The secret is out...POTD!!!...back to Congrats!!!...nice job my friend...^WW^
Roper Avatar
July 21, 2017 at 9:20 AM
Thank you again for coming back, ^WW^, for the congratulations. Yes, the secret is out :) Hugs ~*
Smith Avatar
July 21, 2017 at 8:24 AM
Excellent write Eve, congratulations for POTD honors...
Roper Avatar
July 21, 2017 at 9:19 AM
Thank you so very much, Charlie, for the congratulations and your wonderful compliment. Hugs ~*
Y. Avatar
July 21, 2017 at 8:23 AM
Hi Eve, This is so true and well written. Congratulations on getting the poem of day. It was well deserved :-)Alexis
Roper Avatar
July 21, 2017 at 9:18 AM
Thank you so very much, Alexis, for the congratulations and your wonderful compliment. Hugs ~*
Williams Avatar
July 21, 2017 at 7:56 AM
Back to say Congratulations Eve, so well deserved...Maria
Roper Avatar
July 21, 2017 at 9:17 AM
Thank you so very much, Maria, for the congratulations and the compliment. Hugs ~*
Trifiatis Avatar
July 21, 2017 at 7:34 AM
Congratulations dearest, Eve!
Roper Avatar
July 21, 2017 at 9:16 AM
Thank you so very much, Demetrios, for the congratulations dear friend. Hugs ~*
Turner Avatar
July 21, 2017 at 7:34 AM
Back to say, Congratulations, Eve on POTD:)
Roper Avatar
July 21, 2017 at 9:17 AM
Thank you so very much, Daniel, for the congratulations. Hugs ~*
Downing  Avatar
July 21, 2017 at 7:10 AM
Congratulations Eve in your awesome POTD :)
Roper Avatar
July 21, 2017 at 9:15 AM
Thank you so very much, Akkina, for the congratulations. Hugs ~*
Pigeon Tart Avatar
July 21, 2017 at 7:03 AM
Graceful eloquence Eve, well done :) xomo
Roper Avatar
July 21, 2017 at 9:14 AM
Thank you so very much, Maureen, for the compliment . Hugs ~*
May Avatar
July 21, 2017 at 6:41 AM
Congrats on POTD Eve
Roper Avatar
July 21, 2017 at 9:13 AM
Thank you so very much, Joseph, for the congratulations. Hugs ~*
One Avatar
July 21, 2017 at 4:58 AM
Congratulation on POTD Eve, fully deserved on this verse about truth..
Roper Avatar
July 21, 2017 at 9:12 AM
Thank you so very much, Silent One, and for the congratulations. Hugs ~*
Daniel Avatar
July 21, 2017 at 4:13 AM
So truly said, Eve, congratulations on POTD:)
Roper Avatar
July 21, 2017 at 9:12 AM
Thank you so very much, Jo, and for the congratulations. Hugs ~*
Teagan Avatar
July 20, 2017 at 12:30 PM
This is a truth that we should all keep in mind, Eve, and you've expressed this beautifully. I LOVE this. Too often, people are so quick to point fingers instead of looking in the mirror. Definitely a FAV for me.
Roper Avatar
July 20, 2017 at 2:29 PM
Thank you, Becca, for reading and the FAV.. Hugs
Williams Avatar
July 20, 2017 at 8:39 AM
I dont read the Bible nor do I profess to call myself religious, but I do like to think of myself as Spiritual and being One with The Creator. One of the stories that stood out and has been remembered by me is this one"'He who is without sin can cast the first stone". A lesson that we should be following , but ignore, falling in the trap of criticizing others again and again? Eve this is an excellent poem. Your point is very valid...Maria
Roper Avatar
July 20, 2017 at 11:31 AM
Thank you so very much for reading , Maria. Bless you Hugs
Turner Avatar
July 20, 2017 at 7:04 AM
Never good to participate in gossip. It is so damaging. A very important subject, Eve. Well done:)
Roper Avatar
July 20, 2017 at 7:32 AM
Thank you, Daniel... ... it destroys people's lives at times..that is why we have so much in our world right now, a state of great disturbance. ~*
One Avatar
July 20, 2017 at 6:52 AM
So true Eve, some are so quick to judge, but who are they to judge? Live and let live, forgive and move on.. or at least try to resolve the matter with maturity.. God, knows all and he sees all.. That is the most important thing to me.. Excellent write, definitely a FAVE.
Roper Avatar
July 20, 2017 at 7:24 AM
Awe, thank you. Myself, since I believe in God, I don't want to see him angry when it is my time, even now... no no no...
Warrior Avatar
July 19, 2017 at 11:03 PM
Pssst! I have a secret..."great verse Eve" ...pass it on lol...^WW^
Roper Avatar
July 19, 2017 at 11:08 PM
Oh, Pssst! I do too.... God is holding my hand... Thank you so much for visiting ^WW^
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