Reason A. Poteet Poet Quatrain

Lessons From Qoheleth

 quatrain, long measure 

All things are vain, wrote Solomon,
wisest man on earth’s fertile sod.
All things are vain, that is unless
all things center around one God.

There’s a time to judge what man knows
though at times knowing brings us grief.
Pleasure has its lawful due place
but even joy wants some relief.

While great homes, rich foods satisfy,
wisdom may come during hard times.
Though man seeks God from his youth on,
he does not avoid some rough climbs.

Long life with a large family
aspiration worthy of thought,
meaningful – when blessed with love's hope
useless – when God's will is not sought.

A job is man’s key to esteem.
Ample wages balanced with rest
can be managed in countless ways
to do good – or better – or best.

Find the right time and the right place
to do all things under the sun.
Selfish living is a charade
dawn’s advent may find it undone.

Shine, bright Qoheleth, shed your light,
cast scorn on the futile façade.
The whole of life calls out to man
to fear and obey holy God.

*Qoheleth is the Hebrew word for the book of
Ecclesiastes, also translated the Preacher

written 28 March 2015 
for Verlena's contest,  Soulidified

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Eve Roper April 9, 2015 at 2:31 PM A 7 for the wonderful spiritual write. One should enjoy the simple pleasures of daily life, such as eating, drinking, and taking enjoyment in one's work, which are gifts from the hand of God.God stands for Love , Faith , and Hope. Blessings Eve Reason A. Poteet April 26, 2015 at 3:57 AM thank you, Eve, for the generous comment and rating. God is the epitome of truth which we take for granted so much of the time.