The Marks Of Humility

Humility is so very hard to find
man is themselves have this great lack
for most of us think we're so great
the very opposite of a humble knack

Looking far and near to find one
many think they are humility-full
but the one who does proves they're not
for they smack of the opposite, so uncool

Learn from those who are meek of heart
thinking they are the least of all
not putting themselves out to the front
instead content being last no matter who calls

They are also those who speak seldom
using only words to encourage and lift up
not seeking to be critically rude
only happy to say little about your cup

Well, how does one sum this up?
be humble, keep yourself idol-free
think not great of your very self
walk the humble road with integrity
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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