Growing Up

Beer, Wine, Cigarettes, and Crime;
Don’t do it they say as they do!
Don’t do it they say as they do!

Sex, Lies, Drugs and Highs; 
Don’t do it they say as they do!
Don’t do it they say as they do!

Parents, Teachers, Politicians, and Preachers; 
Don’t do it they say as they do!
Don’t do it they say as they do!

Hopelessness, Danger, Confusion, and Anger;
Don’t do it they say as they do!
Don’t do it they say as they do!

Hope, Love, Answers from Above;
Do as I do He said as He did!
Do as I do He said and He did!
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Wolf Avatar
July 25, 2020 at 10:17 PM
Very telling, Kenneth. Great message poem!! Keep the Faith, Gershon
Rodrigues Avatar
July 17, 2020 at 1:44 PM
Nice contrast!
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July 15, 2020 at 12:12 AM
What a great twist ending, Kenneth. We all grew up knowing some hypocrites, but the Lord walked the talk! Great write, enjoyed it very much ~ John
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