Tangled Webs

Oh, what tangled webs we’re willing to weave,
When from our good senses we take leave,
Ignoring the Higher power.

With reckless abandon and lavish expenses,
We drink bitter dregs sin’s cup dispenses,
For sensual pleasures of the hour.

We pay for the pleasures we pursue,
For a measure of mirth, exciting and new.
“Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we die!”

Why believe a lie from history cast
Depriving us of life with future vast;
Weaving tangled webs, empty and dry?
Christ is the answer. Give Him a try.

Oh what a tangled web we weave, 
when first we practice to deceive.—Sir Walter Scott
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Kopp Avatar
January 24, 2011 at 1:00 PM
Another great write Doc
Mehta Avatar
January 9, 2011 at 8:31 AM
Inspiring thoughts with many good expressions , James
Kendrick Avatar
January 9, 2011 at 5:39 AM
Enjoyed this one..I did not know who wrote the quote above until now..I am glad that I chose this one to read this morn..Sara
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January 8, 2011 at 8:03 PM
Pastoral refers to a genre in literature, art or music that depicts a shepherd's life, usually in an idealized manner and for urban audiences. When used as a noun, a pastoral, it refers to a single work of such poetry, music or drama. I don't think this is pastoral in this sense, but I see why you put that, it's still a nice poem!
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January 8, 2011 at 7:22 PM
Oh yes, we are definitely thinking alike, James. But I didn't know this quote came from Sir Walter Scott. My mother said it so many times I thought she had created it herself. (Just kidding.) And I certainly agree with your conclusion that Christ is the answer. Bravo! Carolyn
Nutter Avatar
January 8, 2011 at 6:40 PM
An excellent message. Nice write
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