The Kingdom

I seek not to build a kingdom down here,
I am but a pilgrim and the Way is so clear.
I seek no means of gain from this life
where man is ensnared by worry and strife.

But I seek the riches of the Kingdom above
where my Father reigns in truth and in love.
The treasures of this life are corrupted and dim
in light of an eternity shared with Him.

Lord, while on my journey to the Kingdom beyond,
help me lead others the way Christ has gone.
Such a blessing is not only for me
but unto all who's eyes are opened to see.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Bono Avatar
December 1, 2009 at 10:11 PM
Oh so very true.Drop me a soup mail.unless your still mad at me.
Guzzi Avatar
September 29, 2009 at 1:42 PM
A real missionary crusader! Line 1...down here..rings wrong..perhaps "an earthly kingdom here" or "an earthly kingdom dear" Also using "I" is discouraged by editors. An intersting exercise would be to write the same content without the use of the word "I" for who else would it be? example/ Seek not an earthly kingdom to hold dear/A pilgrims path, the Way is very clear/ Light & Love
Wilson Avatar
April 25, 2009 at 2:18 AM
Congratulations My friend on your featured poem. We are Blessed. Leon
Ganesh S Avatar
April 23, 2009 at 11:23 PM
Hey, reading this. Suddenly, it does make us feel like life is so simple and easy, cool like a flower in the path of god. Well written, Like to have your comments on my poem.
Nutter Avatar
April 23, 2009 at 12:36 PM
Lord, while on my journey to the Kingdom beyond, help me lead others the way Christ has gone. I loved this stanza. I would say you are accomplishing what you desire through your writing. Excellent job. Congratulations on being featured.
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April 22, 2009 at 8:24 AM
Congratulations on having your poem featured this week. God bless you. Always, Dane
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April 21, 2009 at 8:16 AM
Congrats Douglas on "The Kingdom" being featured. Vince
Docherty Avatar
April 21, 2009 at 1:07 AM
A beautiful piece, congratulations on this piece being featured this week, kindest thoughts, Anna-Marie.
Lopez Avatar
April 20, 2009 at 8:50 PM
Douglas, Congrats on having your poem featured!
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April 20, 2009 at 8:22 PM
Hi Douglas, an excellent poem! Congratulations on your featured poem. Mine is also featured this week. Ernilando
Tugaff Avatar
April 20, 2009 at 8:21 PM
Hi Douglas, an excellent poem! Congratulations on your featured poem. Mine is also featured this week. Ernilando
Winter Avatar
April 20, 2009 at 3:45 PM
Congrats on an excellent featured write of the week! Love, Shar
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
April 20, 2009 at 2:47 PM
God bless you. Congratulations on your being featured this week... Always, Dane
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April 20, 2009 at 1:15 PM
Blessings to you for sharing this inspirational poem with us. Congratulations on having it featured. Enjoy your honor. Wishing you ongoing success. Karen
Mason Avatar
April 20, 2009 at 9:19 AM
Beautiful tribute to your faith, Douglas. Indeed, we are all spiritual beings having a human experience ... what a ride!! Welcome to PoetrySoup and congratulations on your writing being selected to be featured this week!!
Christian Avatar
April 20, 2009 at 6:26 AM
wow congratulations on your poem being featured, God bless from diane
Santiago Avatar
April 20, 2009 at 4:36 AM
Congrats to you, Douglas, on your excellent poem being featured this week, bravo! Cheers, Ernesto
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April 19, 2009 at 10:21 PM
Douglas, nice work and congrats on your feature...Raul
Jordan Avatar
April 19, 2009 at 11:44 AM
Douglas - Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week, God Bless, mj
Parish Avatar
February 17, 2009 at 5:55 AM
Another beautiful write Douglas. Thanks so much for sharing these wonderful writes with us here at Poetry Soup. May God Bless you.
Higgins Avatar
January 26, 2009 at 5:16 AM
Wonderfully written piece of art. Thanks for sharing this write.
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