Beatitude Number Three

“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.”  Matthew 5:5

Jesus said, “Blessed are the meek.”
It’s better - turn the other cheek
than let yourself lose self-control.
Vengeance will rob you of your soul.

A humble person is not weak.
Jesus said, “Blessed are the meek.”
When we use self-discipline,
we show God’s power from within!

God implied to stand for others -
not ourselves, but for our brothers.
Jesus said, “Blessed are the meek.”
Be thoughtful and with kindness speak!

The world is filled too much with pride.
Submit to God; be on His side!
If peace on earth is what you seek,
Jesus said, “Blessed are the meek.”

For Beata Agustin's 'BEATITUDE RHYMING POEM' Poetry Contest
From 1/15/2012
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Kauffman Avatar
December 29, 2021 at 9:32 AM
Congratulations on your win Andrea! Truly meek is definitely not helpless. There is a power and nobility in "humility." So well spoken my friend. And I always love it when you use this rotating theme through each verse that highlights the poetic theme of your poem. Sending you much "gladness" for the new year.
Norton Avatar
December 29, 2021 at 3:11 AM
Hi Andrea More words of wisdom and timely advice. Well spoken. Have a joyful new year. Your friend, Bryan.
Agustin Avatar
December 28, 2021 at 10:15 PM
Congrats. Thanks for sharing this "be-attitude of the heart." God bless you. A blessed New Year to your and your family.
Robinson Jr. Avatar
May 9, 2017 at 7:23 AM
An amazingly gracious poem, Andrea. So wise and emblematic of a gentle soul. Very inspirational poem, I love it so much. 7+! Love and peace.
Zozulya Avatar
February 10, 2016 at 7:37 AM
Just wonderful!
Mundine Avatar
February 3, 2016 at 12:22 PM
Congrats on your write about the peaceful demeanor and humility of the meek. The content was superb.
A   Avatar
February 3, 2016 at 3:24 AM
awesome win, Andrea.... LINDA
A. Sharma Avatar
January 30, 2016 at 3:37 AM
Congrats on ur awesome winning poem Andrea..
Cwiak Avatar
January 29, 2016 at 10:04 AM
Wonderful use of the form for this passage, Andrea. Thanks for reminding us of it with this winner.
Tate Avatar
January 28, 2016 at 9:08 AM
Very good Andrea, you nailed it.
Haight Avatar
January 28, 2016 at 7:54 AM
Nicely done and a most important virtue for all of us to follow. Congratulations on your nice placement! Hugs, Sandra
Kimathi Avatar
January 28, 2016 at 7:27 AM
Hi Andrea. Congrats for your placement in the contest!!! ;-)
A  Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 4:28 PM
Andrea, Congrats on your awesome win. --SKAT--
Scars Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 3:04 PM
Andrea, such powerful words you stated..Beautiful!!! Congrats on your placement *smiles* -luloo
Mcloughlin Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 1:17 PM
Thank you for explaining and reminding me of this virtue through your writing Andrea. Congrats on your win! Blessings, from Jean
Onclaud Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 11:59 AM
a blessing to be kind in all ways.. well scribed, andie..huggs
Carmack Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 10:57 AM
Romans 12:19-- "Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord." Congrats on your win Andrea.
May Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 8:50 AM
Congrats on your win with this beautiful write Andrea..
Selfa Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 8:16 AM
Congratulations on your win Andrea! You deserve it! :) -HANS
Grammatico Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 5:46 AM
Andrea, Very nice. Perfect in clarity and structure.
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 3:44 AM
Andie, I am so glad one thought of the beatitudes, I have a very old fave song of the Beatitude, I still teach to children.. =`) regarding the poem, each paragraph speaks of truth that at times us, I am not exempted, to forget... there's a bite in every stanza which I couldn't forget!!! and I remember the song Where is the love by Black eyed peas with your poem.. =`) it flows well! and am really glad you come with this! KUDOS!~Olive Eloisa =`)
Gentry Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 3:16 AM
Back to congratulate you on your win with this wonderful poem. A 7
Muzzey Avatar
January 25, 2016 at 12:38 PM
An excellent write Andrea. one of my favorite verses too. Best to you in the contest, you won with me, if that counts... Caryl
Canama Avatar
January 25, 2016 at 2:57 AM
Great poem for every soul who is searching for God's message thru scriptures. Thank you for sharing, Andrea.
Waldrop Avatar
January 20, 2016 at 9:39 PM
I really enjoyed this poem, The way this poem is written you could extend it and make it longer.
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