Goodwill Overflowing

Praise be to the tranquil home
Where care and amity abide
Like a well-worn book or favorite poem
In whose members we confide
And whose values are our guide

Ill-fated is the raging home 
Where resentment and cruelty reign
Like an outcast always bound to roam
Doomed to empty constant pain 
Where no glimmer of will remain

Blessed is our home within
Where resides a treasure glowing
Without temptation need or sin
Just eternal pure love glowing
And goodwill overflowing

Written 2/22/22
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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February 23, 2022 at 6:59 PM
Gosh, this is superb, Robert. See you on the winner's podium soon! Just love the content, the form - the harmonious blend of the two. FAVE time for me! Kudos, Gershon
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July 6, 2022 at 2:39 PM
Thank you for the compliments and making it a fave Gershon! Robert
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February 22, 2022 at 7:10 PM
Good writing here, Rob, as usual. I see this one rising near to the top in Emile's contest. I kept thinking "what a wonderful place to be" while I was reading it. The contrast was well done, too.
Gorelick Avatar
February 23, 2022 at 11:45 AM
Thank you, Milton glad to have you back, much missed. Rob
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