Peace Is Our Governance

Love sets our hearts on fire,
not the city.
We abide by the eternal victory
set forth by life’s Word.
We are about the Lord’s business,
not the entanglement of choice,
not the frothing of the masses.
We kiss the feet of Jesus.
We don’t soak our own feet
while we spit hatred to the wind.
We hit our knees, black and blue bruised,
the devil crushed beneath.
Our prayers are real,
not tortuous to our mirrors.
We don’t think ourselves God!
We don’t lean into our every word.
We don’t deliver arrows to the great or weak.
Instead,  we beseech the creator of our land.
We are wise as a serpent, harmless as a dove.
Peace is our governance.
We seek it.
We read it.
We live it.
And when we fail, and we do,
we repent and start anew.
Lies are not our gospel,
that is good news.
Pride comes before a fall.
Before you turn your finger outward
you’d best look within your own universe,
thoroughly, completely, no drawing back,
no hiding places. He who is without sin
throw the first stone. Boomerang!

2/24/2021

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 3/3/2021 11:14:00 AM
What goes around comes around...Well done. Congratulations Kim Rodrigues on POTD.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/3/2021 8:21:00 PM
Truly!
Date: 2/28/2021 11:34:00 AM
I think that I missed your POTD on Purim Friday!... Yet I was thinking about us Boomers, (you know, those of us who have reached 39 more than once or twice), when a Boomer rang --- the doorbell with your POTD. Congrats, Kim! Peace and Tranquility, Gershon
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/1/2021 3:57:00 AM
Your celebration of Purim surely more important. I’ve merely reached 30 twice and am embracing it...why not?! Thank you so much, sweet friend!
Date: 2/27/2021 4:07:00 PM
He is the Prince of peace. Loved reading these powerful words, start to finish, Kim. Well deserved POTD. Blessings, John
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/27/2021 4:59:00 PM
Thank you, John!
Date: 2/27/2021 7:38:00 AM
Pointing fingers and blaming others should have no place in our lives and yet, are we not all sometimes guilty of speaking badly of others, some speak thus because of jealousy and others sometimes, too feather brained to do say, act or be anything else. Really sad, as you say Let He who is without sin, cast the first stone! Intense poem Kim, I love this write and have to fave it for a rainy day. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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Date: 2/26/2021 10:14:00 PM
Great poem, Kim, congratulations on POTD.
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Date: 2/26/2021 9:06:00 PM
Superb poem, Kim! Congrats on POTD!
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Date: 2/26/2021 7:06:00 PM
Fantastic poem, Kim, and a BIG congrats on potd...
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Date: 2/26/2021 6:51:00 PM
"We are about the Lord’s business" Yes, we should be. My heart weeps, knowing that many choose evil over good. Your thoughts hold so much truth. This is tender and thought provoking, all at the same time. Congratulations Kim, on Poem of the Day. Hugs, Brandy
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Date: 2/26/2021 5:52:00 PM
Wow nice poem, u said "we don't think of ourselves as God" yet u mirrored Him on that very last part, "He who is without sin throw the first stone." Remember that story? Good thought!
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Date: 2/26/2021 12:46:00 PM
“And when we fail, and we do, we repent and start anew.” Such a great line and an even greater Christian attribute. Congratulations on your well deserved POTD honor. John
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/26/2021 1:39:00 PM
Thank you, John!
Date: 2/26/2021 9:47:00 AM
Kim, A well stated poem, congratulations on POTD!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/26/2021 1:38:00 PM
Thank you, Tania!
Date: 2/26/2021 8:48:00 AM
Kim, congratulations on POEM OF THE DAY with your wonderfully penned and thought provoking poem _Constance
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/26/2021 9:20:00 AM
Thank you, Constance!
Date: 2/26/2021 8:42:00 AM
or as I often say "let he who is without stones cast the first sin"...An inspiring write Kim, love the last word summation.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/26/2021 9:03:00 AM
Ooh, love that twist :)
Date: 2/26/2021 8:37:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD, Kim. Good job!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/26/2021 9:15:00 AM
Thank you, Milton!
Date: 2/26/2021 8:35:00 AM
Hi Kim, Congratulations on getting the poem of day. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/26/2021 9:15:00 AM
Thank you, Alexis!
Date: 2/26/2021 8:30:00 AM
Congratulations on POTD, Kim. The eloquent beauty of your words captures the heart! :)
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/26/2021 9:14:00 AM
You are so sweet! Thank you!
Date: 2/26/2021 8:22:00 AM
“There’s no greater healing or feeling than peace.” A wonderful write Kim, congratulations on poem of the day ~ Belle
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/26/2021 9:12:00 AM
Yes! Let us rest in it!
Date: 2/26/2021 8:05:00 AM
"... I really want to see you Lord, but it takes so long my Lord." Thank your Kim for you gift.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/26/2021 9:11:00 AM
He knows who longs for him! God bless you!
Date: 2/26/2021 8:02:00 AM
Heya Kim, congratulations on your potd, true to your form as always, cheers David
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/26/2021 9:10:00 AM
Thank you so much, David!
Date: 2/26/2021 6:50:00 AM
Congratulations on POTD win. A beautiful write. Love your line, "He who is without sin throw the first stone." So True. Have a blessed day/weekend with your win...................
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/26/2021 9:09:00 AM
Thank you, Paula!
Date: 2/26/2021 6:36:00 AM
Congratulations on POTD dear Poetess! xomo
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/26/2021 9:08:00 AM
Thank you, Maureen!
Date: 2/26/2021 5:59:00 AM
Congratulations dear Kim for your well deserved POTD.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/26/2021 9:07:00 AM
Thank you, sweet friend!
Date: 2/26/2021 4:57:00 AM
Sage words to emulate Kim! I agree. Congratulations on your deserving POTD honors. Blessings xxoo
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/26/2021 9:06:00 AM
Blessings to you, Connie! :)
Date: 2/26/2021 4:30:00 AM
Great write Kim. Congratulations on potd. Enjoy the honour. Take care, Rama
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/26/2021 9:06:00 AM
Thank you, Rama!
Date: 2/26/2021 4:17:00 AM
Much depth to your message, Kim--BIG congrats on poem of the day.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/26/2021 9:04:00 AM
Thank you, sweet friend!
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