Paradox

The rich man sups his Cognac As he sits and relaxes Complaining in his mind about The level of his taxes, Congratulates himself On the amounts Secreted away in Offshore Accounts, Wines and dines his Advisor Just to show his thanks. The poor man shows his gratitude For his local Food Banks. Both profess Christianity Which seems an oxymoron Or are the Camel and eye of needle Out of date and long forgotten.

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Speaks Volumes

Date: 7/27/2023 4:34:00 PM

Well lets put it this way Terry, there are more people wishing they were rich than there are , people wishing they were camels that could fit through the eye of a needle. .............. Loved the poem.

Terry Ireland
Date: 7/28/2023 8:11:00 AM

Thanks SV - says a to fr civilised man though

Ilene Bauer

Date: 5/15/2023 12:35:00 PM

another wise observation from you, terry! i enjoyed...

Terry Ireland
Date: 5/18/2023 6:44:00 AM

Thanks ilene

Daniel Turner

Date: 5/15/2023 5:43:00 AM

It all comes down to God's grace, Terry. A pleasure to read you this morning.

Terry Ireland
Date: 5/18/2023 6:44:00 AM

Thanks Daniel. I keep remembering a quote from James Thurber, I think it was from The Bat That Got The Hell Out Of It (???) "by decent minds is he abhorred who makes a Babbit of the Lord"