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Charity begins at home

Working through emotions can be complicated. The important thing is that we give ourselves space and time; and that we try to be compassionate to ourselves and others. 

No matter what they've done to us, we can raise the vibration and walk in Light and Love, even if we are struggling with every step! 

Charity begins at home 
04/09/2024

You say I can speak to you anytime 
But we both know that's a lie 
It's important that I know my place 
Because, you know... you have a life!

I have to fit in, you see
Like a pretzel in a bag
Turning myself inside out 
Being smothered by your bad

All the hypocritical things 
That you say and do 
Hey, you think your kid's a preacher 
So, by virtuous association, so are you!

How about we open up your Bible 
And turn to the Godly guidance 
Charity* begins at home, it emphasizes 
Perhaps you couldn't understand the irony

When I was stuck in Hell
And burning for my good deeds
You stood on the sidelines 
Burning marshmallows for Peace

You didn't bother to check on me 
Assumed God's Grace would see me through 
You wondered why I fell silent 
But was to chicken to know the Truth

Instead you did that thing 
That thoughtless people do
When they act like everything is fine
Only seeing what they want to 

And I, being a Chosen One 
Follow the Light and the Love
Having to set a leadership example 
Sent by God's Mercy above 

I have compassion for your weaknesses 
After all, you're just a man
I forgive you for all your trespasses
As I am forgiven through Heaven's plans

I don't want to talk to you 
We are strangers, not a family team 
I choose Heaven's counsel instead 
Surrounded by God's Angelic beams 

You live your life as you will
May your heart reflect your Truth
I will treat you well, as I do all humans
Knowing it's for the Highest Good

We all have our own paths to walk
We all have our crosses to bear 
Maybe one day we'll meet in Heaven 
And understand the lessons that we shared

Every Soul is ultimately connected 
We're all here to do our best
May Love and Light guide us both
To help pass all Heaven's tests

© Michelle Morris, 2024

* Google AI: The Bible doesn't contain the exact phrase "charity begins at home," but it does emphasize the importance of helping those closest to us. For example, the Bible says, "Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever".

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