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Still the Creed

Still the creed:
That serves you salt not from tears,
That decorates you not with fakes,
That builds you castle not in the air,
Quenches your thirst not with mirage-
Buoyancy that  keeps you afloat,
Oasis from which you forever fetch-
Love is still the creed.


Still the creed:
That  gives you edge to triumph,
And buys you admiration far and near,
And stands by you in battle field
Provides you succour in distress,
Bliss like sleep,sleep like slumber;
Quoted price on paradise share-
Truth is the creed.


Still the creed:
Shield from worldly trauma
Visor against its deadly sword
Spring of honour and laurel;
Moon shines at work in the night,
Sun shines at work in the day,
Man shines by the work he does-
Work is still  the creed.


Still they are the creeds:
Work,truth and love.


23rd Nov,2014.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Johnson-Saunders Avatar
December 8, 2014 at 9:25 PM
Wise and inspiring words, Kayod! Congrats on a wonderful win!! Hugs, Rhonda
Kayode Avatar
December 8, 2014 at 10:29 PM
Thank you for this visit Rhonda and have a wonderful day....huggs
Mehta Avatar
December 8, 2014 at 8:26 PM
Very inspirational poem, congrats on the win
Kayode Avatar
December 8, 2014 at 10:28 PM
Thank you Dr. ,have a wonderful day...huggs
Kendrick Avatar
December 8, 2014 at 1:20 PM
I read your winning work..Congrats..Sara
Kayode Avatar
December 8, 2014 at 2:08 PM
Thank you mother in the house,thank you Sara Kendrick; may the Lord of hosts reward you for the support...huggs
Yvonne Avatar
December 8, 2014 at 11:54 AM
An excellent write, Congratulations on your win!
Kayode Avatar
December 8, 2014 at 2:04 PM
My friend is here,my Maurice Yvonne,thank you for the visit...huggs
Richards Avatar
December 8, 2014 at 10:19 AM
A remarkable way of expressing this inspiring poem ! Well done !
Kayode Avatar
December 8, 2014 at 2:11 PM
A prayer answered,sweet words from Carrie Richards! What shall I render? Immense thanks from the heart that truly appreciates you...huggs
Mcintosh Avatar
December 8, 2014 at 10:17 AM
Thank you for entering and God bless you. Love and prayers, Gina
Kayode Avatar
December 8, 2014 at 1:56 PM
Words can not express my joy,thank you for the contest and my Placement Gina,you have done me honour,may the Lord of hosts reward you in folds...huggs
Haight Avatar
December 8, 2014 at 9:39 AM
Wonderful poem and message, Kayod5. congratulations on your win! Sandra
Kayode Avatar
December 8, 2014 at 1:53 PM
May the Lord of hosts bless you Sandra,your greeting worths millions...huggs
Allison Avatar
December 8, 2014 at 7:57 AM
dropping back with my congrats Kayod5:-) hugs jan xx
Kayode Avatar
December 8, 2014 at 1:51 PM
Thank you Jan,your message is my pride...huggs
Carmack Avatar
December 8, 2014 at 1:35 AM
Congrats on your placement.
Kayode Avatar
December 8, 2014 at 1:48 PM
Thank you very much Rob,it is nice to hear from you...huggs
Deschler Avatar
November 30, 2014 at 6:25 PM
Work, truth and love are three words to live by. If we remember to include them in everything we do, we will be alright... I like the message you send in these wise words. A great poem, Kayode!
Dietrich Avatar
November 23, 2014 at 10:43 PM
I love the patterning of this one to spell out work, truth and love. they are clearly your most valued creeds!!
Bateman Avatar
November 23, 2014 at 9:18 AM
Exceptionally articulated with the right tenor and blend of images Kayod5. Very Well-Done indeed. A "7" from me and this one is a FAV. Best Always, Gary
Kayode Avatar
November 23, 2014 at 10:04 AM
Hey Gary,you have really made my day; immense thanks for your kindness and goodness...huggs
Smith Avatar
November 23, 2014 at 5:21 AM
Very well stated my friend..cheers
Allison Avatar
November 23, 2014 at 4:58 AM
wise wise words indeed Kayod5 love the great description you have used :-) Hugs Jan xx
Manassian Avatar
November 23, 2014 at 4:18 AM
How exception and full of wisdom....So many lines I loved in this piece..."Quenches your thirst not with mirage...Oasis from which you forever fetch." How lovely...I love the word creed. We need them in our lives and you have chosen three exceptional ones.
A. Sharma Avatar
November 23, 2014 at 3:09 AM
How true Kayode ! Wonderful write n fine choice of words here ! Perfect work!
Kayode Avatar
November 23, 2014 at 3:30 AM
Thank you Dr,nice to hear from you; happy Sunday...huggs
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