Short And Sweet

Give no ear to evil
nor lead eye to that which
will mislead the soul -- 

where the heart resides~
there, the spirit as well
makes bunk --
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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George Avatar
May 22, 2024 at 4:38 AM
It is indeed short and really sweet. Valuable lessons for life. The sensory organs especially the eyes and ears should be guarded against evil. Never listen to defamatory gossips or wrong advice so that you will never be misled. Also never cast eyes on anything that will contaminate the soul. Then spirit and heart will share a bunk. So concisely and powerfully put, dear Joe.
Empress Avatar
May 22, 2024 at 1:42 AM
Powerful reminder to us all, this sounds like one of the sayings my dad used to say when growing up. And hence why this hits strong for me. Its easier in a world to grt influenced but to follow the good and leave no space or give no ear for evil is necessary to stay away from gettn misled. Your way with writing always is so resonating and readers feel the depth of what you convey dear joe. Sending you light always. Pleasure reading your work
Pandit Avatar
May 20, 2024 at 4:38 AM
Words the guide my friend. Much insight you convey, Joe.
DiMino Avatar
May 20, 2024 at 8:52 AM
Thank you, Vijay; I try. Have a wonderful day my friend.
Goldsmith Avatar
May 19, 2024 at 12:10 PM
I enjoyed reading your "Short And Sweet" write. Sounds like a tall order but we must do it. Evil can Not win out...  Enjoy your day/week to come............
DiMino Avatar
May 20, 2024 at 8:55 AM
I think that's all God wants, for us to try in good faith. His plan will ultimately succeed for us. Blessings my friend.
One Avatar
May 19, 2024 at 10:01 AM
I think it is easier said than done my friend...
One Avatar
May 19, 2024 at 10:56 AM
We are all work in progress my friend..
DiMino Avatar
May 19, 2024 at 10:16 AM
I hear ya. Needs to be felt, as well as said. Needs to be willed, as well as said...and, most important, needs to be believed. Thank you my friend. I am a work in progress:)
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