Generous Emotions

If not be love, it be hatred;
        Let me not feel.
If not be kindness, selfishness its name;
        Let me not share.
If not be peace, havoc will I cause;
        Let me not preach.
If not be joy, displeasure takes the throne;
        Let me not spread.
If not be goodness, nothing will surpass my fair line;
        Let me not perceive.
If not be genuineness, it be bias;
        Let it not come out.
If not be sound advice, the ill one will glare;
        Let me not concept.
If not be forgiveness, rebuke it would be;
        Let me not give.
If not be pure, the stench of impurity;
        Let me not desire.
If not be blessings, curses assuredly;
        Let me not utter.
If not be best, worst would be my prayer;
        Let me not wish.

If it be rejoicing, for the right intent be. 
It’s all times I need a bountiful of generosity.
God, wholly instill in me the same.


©GraceM Composition

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 2/24/2016 9:18:00 PM
Grace, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing, hope to see a new one from you soon. LOVE LINDA
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Date: 1/3/2016 10:53:00 PM
GRACE, enjoyed reading your poem. Hugs **SKAT**
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Date: 12/17/2015 2:25:00 PM
A great piece... blessings
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Date: 11/6/2015 11:51:00 AM
Very good arguments enjoyed reading a 7, Grace
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Date: 11/5/2015 7:17:00 PM
Very beautifully executed. Very creative. I love this! #7
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