Living a Zealous Life

"A person who has a zealous mind will gain knowledge, but for the one who lacks zeal, knowledge will be lost."
                                                                    quote by the poet  

I admire those people who are zealous
          Happily living life
      I do not want to be jealous
                    That would cause strife

To have my heart overflow with passion
           Would be a wondrous thrill
      Love is not something to ration
                    but to fulfill

With genuine zeal I will journey on
          Welcoming each new day
      Smiling at the first light of dawn
                    when hope holds sway

Zealously, I tend my garden of friends
          Hoping we never part
      Wherever my path in life wends
                    They're in my heart

For obeying God's righteous directives
          I have religious zeal
      Faith in personal objectives
                    holds great appeal
      

January 1, 2023
Writing Challenge - Zip, Zig, Zag, Zing Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France
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La France Avatar
January 24, 2023 at 7:47 AM
Lin, congratulations on your placement in my Writing Challenge - Zip, Zig, Zag, Zing, I love your poem, and quote, well done Constance
Kendrick Avatar
January 18, 2023 at 8:32 AM
Creative way to go with this challenge. Congratulations on your winner. Sara.
Alex Avatar
January 17, 2023 at 11:47 PM
Great involvement is expressed in Living a Zealous Life. Congratulations!
Lane Avatar
January 18, 2023 at 6:44 AM
Thank you, Chris.
Seeker Avatar
January 17, 2023 at 7:41 PM
Love your sentiments here, Lin ~ zest & zeal, way to be ~ warmest congratulations on your win
Lane Avatar
January 18, 2023 at 6:43 AM
Thanks so much, Seeker.
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