Timothy Hicks Poet Rhyme

The Greatest of These

My days were lived
   like pebbles on the beach
- Tomorrow unconcerned

And like my peers
   I chased that dream:
To Play with Fire
   and not get burned.

But I don't wanna live that life no more
   with my thoughts outside of me.
I wanna witness the light with my mind open wide.
   Illuminate this obscurity.

Something's just not right here
   this darkness can't be so.
I'm down on bended knee pleading,
   "Can you let me in the know??"

My consequences
   were inevitable
due to the choices I've made

But He sees inside of me
   Imperfections and all
I need no longer be afraid

So please,
  don't delight in what I've done
but rather in WHAT I DO:
  Let me be your branch
  the extension from the Tree.

For what value do my choices have
   if every path is celebrated?
I don't need support but guidance
   towards the life He has planned for me

I know the Law that Moses gave
   but Jesus made me see
that without compassion
   what good is honesty?

It's simple to say nice things
   but if you wish to know the truth
My words carry nothing
   if my feet refuse to move

I have Faith this is the truth
   and Hope in a life renewed
but Lord help me please.
I wish to obtain...

... the Greatest of These.

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Suzanne Delaney November 6, 2014 at 11:11 PM Yes love is kind and you have that quality; Hugs, SuZ Timothy Hicks November 9, 2014 at 12:41 PM Why thanks Suz! If one is ever confused about what love is all about, a quick look at Corinthians 13 will refresh your memory :) Glad you caught what I was alluding too.

Maurice Yvonne October 29, 2014 at 1:32 PM "My words carry nothing if my feet refuse to move." Your words are exquisite and in expressing them through your God given talent already your legs do move. Timothy Hicks October 30, 2014 at 1:23 AM That's a very uplifting thought, my friend. Perhaps greater things are at work even if to me it seems like I am not affecting things.

Richard Lamoureux October 27, 2014 at 9:02 AM You are a loving person, I believe he has already provided what you have asked for. Timothy Hicks October 30, 2014 at 1:21 AM Your comments encourage me, dear friend. The way the word 'love' is used today is not as strong as described in the Bible. In Corinthians 13 it says that, Love is not self-seeking, it doesn't boast, envieth not etc." Even our acts of kindness can be looked at as sin if their are selfish motives behind it - to do a kindness for somebody with no intention of receiving anything back - that's true love.

Liam Mcdaid October 27, 2014 at 4:14 AM love this piece how you drew this tim powerful pen dear friend Timothy Hicks October 30, 2014 at 1:17 AM Thank you, my friend.