Praise, Preys, Or Prays -Wordplay

Praise, preys, or prays?


                                        He who prays for others,
                                            not preys on others,
                                             is worthy of praise.

                                         God is worthy of praise, 
                                  that's why the humble man prays
                                         he prays to give praise
                                         not because he selfishly 
                                              wants something.
                                          
                                            A person who prays, 
                                              could be praised
                                              but not too much, 
                                          as he could get proud
                                           
                                            A proud person preys 
                                  he never prays to give praise to God 
                                    he always just wants something

                                                   In summary

                                       One who is praised too much
                                                 gets too proud
                              One who preys on others,is never praised, 
                                           because he never prays

                                                    And finally,
                           
                          He who prays, for he who preys, will be praised


John Derek Hamilton
June 07,2016
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Allison Avatar
June 11, 2016 at 5:25 PM
Very clever word play John it reads like a tongue twister:-) hugs Jan xx
Dietrich Avatar
June 9, 2016 at 6:35 PM
hey, this is super good word play. I really enjoyed it, John
Hamilton Avatar
June 9, 2016 at 9:30 PM
Thanks Andrea, nice to have you visit, glad you liked it!
Teagan Avatar
June 8, 2016 at 3:30 PM
I love your play on words here :) And so much truth. Love :)
Hamilton Avatar
June 8, 2016 at 5:11 PM
Hi Becca, I appreciate your input, i appreciate it. I loved your last few poems posted really enjoying reading you, now a fave!
Daniel Avatar
June 8, 2016 at 1:01 AM
Always enjoy your play on words:) Am eagerly waiting for your contests!!!Hope you'll host one soon:)
Hamilton Avatar
June 8, 2016 at 9:03 AM
Thanks Jo, sorry no time for contests, I am working on my website and filming some videos, also recording an audiobook, recording my music, maybe in the future though.
Bohto Avatar
June 7, 2016 at 8:22 PM
There are those who prey and pray. Hypocrites. I know a few of those. No praise from God though. I liked it.
Hamilton Avatar
June 7, 2016 at 9:45 PM
Thanks Holly, they will get what they deserve!
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